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Programme Funding Officer
Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Our UK team is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as a Programme Funding Officer (PFO). This is an exciting and varied role working across the funding cycle from the early stage of new opportunities through to grant management. You will be regularly in touch with our country teams, supporting them to engage with UK institutional donors in-country and advising them on compliance for both grants and commercial contracts. You will also get a chance to support partnership development, as well as advocacy and policy influencing. If this sounds like the next role for you, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team.
Background Information and Purpose of Post
The Institutional Relations team is responsible for donor engagement and influencing, institutional funding, and partnerships in the UK. It comprises the Head of Institutional Relations, three Programme Funding Officers and an Institutional Funding Volunteer.
You will work as part of a dynamic team to support delivery and implementation of an ambitious institutional relations strategy. With a particular focus on the FCDO and START Network alongside growing Australian and Irish portfolios, the Institutional Relations team builds partnerships and maximises income and influence to achieve HI’s strategic aims. Given the changing external funding environment and evolving context in the UK, we are looking for an individual who is willing to be flexible and adapt to the context in order to meet the organisation’s needs and have the biggest impact for people with disabilities.
The main purpose of this post is to:
· Improve our track record for UK and other funding by increasing internal understanding of donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, supporting high quality submissions, grant management and donor compliance
· Strengthen relationships with, and generate and manage funding from, UK and other institutional donors and partners, particularly Irish and Australian donors
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Promoting our work and building relationships with institutional donors
Supporting the work of the Head of Institutional Relations, you will have sound knowledge of the donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio and contribute proactively to influencing their funding strategies and priorities. Duties include:
· Maintain a good understanding of HI’s programmes, strategy and approach and communicate this externally.
· Identify and build relationships with a portfolio of large public and private institutional donors and their key suppliers (e.g. INGOs and for-profit development companies), mobilising colleagues from UK and across the global organisation as required.
· Work with country programmes to develop country-level action plans to engage with local representatives of UK donors and partners, in order to strengthen in-country relationships, influence donors’ country-level plans and access in-country funding opportunities. This will also involve supporting the development of multi-year operational plans and advise on the funding possibilities offered by UK institutional donors.
· Anticipate future trends and the expectations of the donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, influence their policies and strategies, and negotiate and consult with them on institutional funding matters, in liaison with the appropriate colleagues from the UK team and federal network.
· In coordination with the Head of Institutional Relations and the Chief Executive, monitor and where needed, contribute to collective work and advocacy initiatives in collaboration with partners and INGO networks (such as the Start Network and targeted Bond groups) with the aim of raising HI’s profile and influencing UK donors in line with our influencing priorities.
Generate and manage institutional funding from UK donors
You will follow and champion HI’s internal institutional funding procedures to identify and analyse funding opportunities from UK sources, contribute to project submissions, and carry out grant management duties. You will:
· Monitor, identify, analyse and communicate all relevant funding opportunities from donors in your portfolio (including development and humanitarian grant opportunities and commercial contracts). This will involve facilitating internal go/no go decision-making for new opportunities and advising and supporting programme colleagues on positioning and consortium-building when relevant.
· Lead the review and analysis of the requirements in new funding agreements and contracts, advise internal stakeholders on compliance and ensure appropriate contract negotiation and due diligence processes are followed.
· Implement internal procedures for contract/grant management, including information management, and support the submission of reporting and payment requests according to donor requirements.
Improve our track record for UK institutional funding
You will be responsible for increasing internal understanding of donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, particularly FCDO, Start Network, Australian DFAT and Irish Aid, supporting high quality strategic submissions and donor compliance. You will:
· Create internal communications, train and brief finance, programme and technical staff (including country programmes) on the donors in your portfolio, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to comply with donor rules, understand donor priorities and focus areas, and maximise the potential for funding.
· Support proposal development, advising on donor requirements, expectations and preferences.
· Build strong relationships and internal links with technical and programme teams and contribute to internal working groups on issues related to institutional funding.
Other duties
· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues and the Federal Institutional Funding, and Operations teams.
· Actively contribute to the HI UK operational plan and team work plans, and internal staff meetings.
· Ensure high quality, accurate internal reporting and information management for your portfolio.
· Keep abreast of developments within the sector by liaising with counterparts in other NGOs, and relevant networks.
· Represent HI UK at external forums and meetings when relevant.
· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Chief Executive or Head of Team.
Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.



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The role of Digital Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of The Children’s Trust’s digital communications. Working closely with the Digital Manager and wider Marketing and Communications team, the postholder will help ensure our website, email marketing and other digital activity are engaging, accessible, user-focused and aligned with organisational priorities and brand guidelines.
The role will support the day-to-day management of the charity’s websites maintaining high-quality, up-to-date content with a strong user experience, alongside contributing to integrated marketing and communications activity through digital channels, including email and paid digital support. Using analytics and insight, the Digital Officer will help monitor performance, identify opportunities for optimisation and support data-driven decision making to enhance reach, engagement and user journeys.
This role requires a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of digital best practice, who can work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively while contributing to the ongoing development of The Children’s Trust’s digital presence.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
Website management
- Support the day-to-day running of the charity’s websites, managing updates from across the organisation and ensuring continuous improvement and development of content, layout and structure.
- Support the Digital Manager to work with teams across the charity to ensure all website content is fresh, up-to-date and in line with our key messages, style and tone of voice.
- Support Digital Manager with ensuring websites are compliant, secure, accessible, user-friendly and aligned to brand, communications and organisational objectives.
- Produce content that complies with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 – Level AA) and help promote web accessibility throughout the Organisation.
- Build and maintain online forms, e.g. donations, event entries and data capture.
Campaigns and email marketing
- Assist the Digital Manager and Senior Marketing Manager with paid digital activity on small scale campaigns, covering areas such as paid social and Google ads or search campaigns and boosted posts.
- Contribute to marketing and communications plans for campaigns and projects.
- Support with review and delivery of email communications produced across the organisation to ensure they meet brand and best practice guidelines.
- Support with the creation and management of email communications using DotDigital.
- Optimise performance through A/B testing, segmentation and analytics.
- Collaborate with the Digital Manager to support and ensure effective targeting, segmentation and retargeting in our email marketing and paid campaigns.
- Support Digital Manager with the day-to-day running and long-term development of our Google Grants account and campaigns.
- Identify opportunities to improve reach, engagement and supporter retention.
Wednesday 29th July and Thursday 30th July
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Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The GAMH Research, Policy and Advocacy Officer is a new post that will play a central role in advancing GAMH’s global policy and advocacy agenda, helping to strengthen and elevate the focus on the health and wellbeing of men within national, regional and global policy environments. The postholder will design and deliver policy advocacy initiatives, generate high-quality research, write reports and publications, support project coordination, engage stakeholders and partners, and support communications to influence decision-makers aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for men and boys within a gender equality framework. The position will work across all GAMH workstreams, with a particular focus on men’s health in Europe, prostate cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programmes.
This exciting new role will is being created at a time of organisational expansion and growing interest in men’s health worldwide. It will require attendance at meetings in London and the South East of England and occasional European/international travel will also be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy Advocacy and Campaign Development
- Develop and contribute to GAMH’s policy positions and advocacy on key men’s health issues, with a particular focus on men’s health in Europe, prostate cancer and HPV.
- Monitor and analyse key policy developments relevant to men’s health and the work of GAMH across prevention, early diagnosis, screening, treatment, and support.
- Support the design and delivery of advocacy strategies and campaigns targeting policymakers, professional societies, international non-governmental organisations and other international bodies.
- Support coalition and network building by GAMH to strengthen policy responses on men’s health.
- Prepare policy briefings and advocacy materials.
2. Research, Analysis and Writing
- Conduct and synthesise research on men’s health issues, including policy analysis, epidemiology, and literature reviews.
- Write high-quality accessible reports, evidence summaries, position papers and publications to support GAMH’s work.
- Identify relevant gaps in policy data and evidence relating to men’s health.
3. Project Coordination and support
- Manage the development of a European Men’s Health report.
- Play a leading role in, and support, the development of GAMH’s Global Prostate Cancer Initiative and wider work on prostate cancer policy.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of other GAMH projects, as necessary.
- Contribute to funding proposals and reporting to donors.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Support the strengthening of GAMH engagement with national men’s health networks and its members, particularly in Europe.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across each of the relevant GAMH workstreams, including policymakers, non-governmental organisations, UN agencies, academics and researchers, patient organisations, professional bodies, advocates and industry.
- Represent GAMH at meetings, conferences, and events (as required).
- Attend and report to the GAMH Board of Trustees (as required)
5. Communications, Dissemination and Impact
- Support the dissemination of GAMH reports, campaigns, and advocacy outputs.
- Support launch event/s of GAMH and initiatives and reports.
- Contribute to GAMH’s website, newsletters, and social media channels.
- Support monitoring and evaluation of GAMH advocacy and research activities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in health policy, public health, or a related field.
- Demonstrable experience in policy advocacy, campaigns and research.
- Experience of research, analysing and synthesising complex information into clear evidence-based written outputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English), with ability to adapt content for different audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interest in gender and global health issues, particularly men’s health.
- Commitment to GAMH’s mission and values.
Desirable
- Experience working on policy and research related to one or more GAMH focus areas, particularly cancer, mental health, primacy care, self-care and sexual and reproductive health.
- Experience and understanding of working on gender and health issues, particularly men’s health.
- Knowledge of European and global health policy institutions and processes.
- Experience working at an international level in an NGO, government, professional body, university or other context.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
- Additional European language(s).
Skills and attributes
- Highly organised and reliable.
- Ability to work independently and remotely (home-based).
- Ability to work across multiple topics and deadlines simultaneously.
- Collaborative and proactive.
- Adaptable.
- Takes initiative.
- Communication and influencing ability.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Annual leave, statutory sick pay and parental leave, pension contribution scheme.
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing global movement on men’s health.
- A flexible and supportive working environment.
- Exposure and engagement with national and international partners, policymakers, funders and senior leaders.
- An exciting mission-driven and collaborative working environment.
Applicants should submit:
• A CV.
• A statement demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
• A covering letter to include your interest in GAMH’s work.
Applications must be received by 9am on 20 July 2026 (UK time).
Interviews will take place (online) in w/b 17 August 2026.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short written exercise.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about using GIS and data to support nature recovery? Do you have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in freshwater conservation?
This full-time, three-year fixed-term role will support the Data and Monitoring Team in maintaining accurate spatial and tabular datasets, developing and supporting GIS tools and workflows, and ensuring robust reporting to our funder and Natural England.
Working closely with our conservation delivery team, you will support the development and completion of compensation sites, maintain ArcGIS and QGIS tools, assist with data collection systems such as Survey123 and Field Maps, and help troubleshoot GIS-related issues. The role would suit someone with a strong understanding of GIS principles, experience managing datasets, good Excel skills, and a meticulous, consistent approach to data quality.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Newt Conservation Partnership and contribute directly to practical nature recovery through high-quality habitat creation and monitoring.
The successful applicant will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust, seconded full-time to the Newt Conservation Partnership.
Newt Conservation Partnership (NCP) is a community-benefit society whose main purpose is creating and managing high-quality habitat for great crested newts, at the same time providing new habitats for many other wetland plants and animals. We work closely with our funder, NatureSpace Partnership, and the charities Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Freshwater Habitats Trust whose evidence-based best practice guidance we follow for the conservation of amphibians and ponds.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is a friendly, nationally well-respected conservation charity that works to protect freshwater wildlife through practical, evidence-based and effective nature conservation projects. This job is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of botanists, invertebrate biologists, herpetologists and freshwater conservation experts who are making a difference.
An application pack is available from our website
No CVs or agencies please.
Closing date: Friday 17th July 2026 (midday)
Interviews: Monday 3rd August 2026 (at our Oxford office)
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Job Title: Partnership Marketing Officer.
Reporting To: Partner Marketing Manager.
Salary Range: £30,000 - £34,000.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Location: Hybrid – London.
Hours/Days per week: 35 working hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
About Felix
We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity.
Together with 16 other independent charities, 26,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country.
We‘re about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.
Purpose of the Role
Support the delivery of Felix’s partner marketing activity by coordinating campaigns, creating engaging content, managing partner communications, and ensuring smooth collaboration across fundraising, food and produce partnerships, communications, and digital teams.
Reporting into the Partner Marketing Manager, The Partner Marketing Officer will play a key supporting role in bringing partnerships to life through co-branded campaigns, storytelling, and marketing materials that strengthen relationships with corporate partners, increase brand visibility, and demonstrate the impact of Felix’s work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing marketing team following the launch of our new brand, Felix, and help drive its growth through high-impact partner marketing campaigns.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, creative, collaborative, and passionate about using marketing to support meaningful social impact.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring campaigns are delivered smoothly, creatively, accurately, and in line with brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign and Partner Marketing Support
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery of partner marketing activity across key corporate partnerships, food, produce, fundraising ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Manage campaign timelines, approvals, and incoming requests to ensure smooth delivery
- Support the development of messaging frameworks and partnership communications tailored to different partner audiences and regional requirements.
- Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, and internal stakeholders to deliver campaign assets, video content, and partnership materials.
- Coordinate filming and photography, including briefing and overseeing shoots
- Assist with the creation and rollout of co-branded marketing campaigns with corporate and food partners.
- Help maintain consistency across all partner communications in line with Felix’s brand guidelines and messaging.
- Support seasonal campaigns, awareness moments, and key partnership activations.
- Assist in managing marketing requests from internal stakeholders and external partners.
Content Creation and Storytelling
- Develop partner marketing briefs and supporting assets for use across email, social media, digital, and campaign activity, working closely with the External Affairs teams who lead channel delivery.
- Work collaboratively with the Content and Case Studies team and frontline charities to help shape capture and steer the development of impact stories, testimonials, and partner content that showcase the value of partner support.
- Support the Brand, Communications, and Digital teams in producing partner-facing content and campaign assets.
- Assist with briefing freelancers, designers, agencies, and video production suppliers where required.
- Help coordinate the development of toolkits and co-branded materials for partners.
- Support the adaptation of content and messaging for regional and partner-specific audiences.
Internal Collaboration
- Act as a day-to-day contact for internal teams on partner marketing activity.
- Support collaboration between the Food, Fundraising, Produce and External Affairs team to ensure joined-up delivery.
- Coordinate internal approvals for marketing assets and communications.
- Maintain organised records of campaign assets, partner materials, and marketing plans.
- Contribute ideas and insights to improve partner engagement and campaign effectiveness.
Partner Relationship Support and Reporting
- Provide responsive and professional support to external partners on marketing-related requests.
- Assist with campaign reporting, monitoring engagement and performance metrics.
- Help gather campaign results, case studies, and impact data for internal reporting and partner stewardship.
- Support budget tracking and administrative processes for partner marketing activity.
- Monitor marketing activity and identify opportunities to increase partner visibility and engagement.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, external agencies, and corporate partners to support seamless campaign delivery.
- Champion brand consistency, ensuring accurate use of messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity
Essential
- Experience in a marketing, partnerships, communications, fundraising or fmcg support role.
- Strong written communication and copywriting skills and proofreading ability
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience supporting marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels.
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to follow and impose brand guidelines, with a commitment to quality control
- Confident working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to manage multiple partner accounts and priorities concurrently
- Passion for Felix’s mission and values.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Location: Any of our King's Trust locations (Will require travel across the UK to King's Trust centres and delivery spaces and at least three days a week in a centre)
Interviews and Assessment: Monday 10th August 2026
Help turn ambitious plans into real opportunities for young people.
At The King’s Trust, we are working on new ways of supporting young people into employment in a challenging world – and we need someone to help us make this happen across the UK. Someone who can bring people together, cut through complexity, and build the right foundations so great ideas turn into real impact.
As our Delivery Mobilisation Lead, you’ll be that person - taking new opportunities and ideas and turning them into something teams can actually deliver on the ground. That means shaping how things will work, getting the right people aligned, spotting risks early, and making sure everything is in place so we can deliver meaningful impact from the moment we start delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how new employment opportunities are launched, driving consistency, quality and real impact at scale across the UK. You'll work closely with colleagues across delivery, programme design, fundraising and finance to ensure programmes are delivered effectively, giving young people access to the support, skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
This is a great role for a leader who enjoys building things from the ground up, improving our offer to young people, and seeing their efforts translate into real-world impact at scale.
In this role, you'll:
- Lead the mobilisation of new programmes and opportunities, turning strategy into successful delivery.
- Bring teams, partners and stakeholders together to drive alignment and results.
- Identify and solve challenges, often at pace, to enable us to be successful
- Use insight, feedback and data to continuously improve delivery.
- Build confidence and capability across teams as they adopt new ways of working.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience launching programmes or services from planning through to delivery.
- Is an exceptional organiser who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Can influence and engage senior stakeholders with confidence.
- Enjoys solving problems and driving continuous improvement.
- Is passionate about creating opportunities for young people.
If you're excited by the challenge of being part of our mission to end youth unemployment, making a lasting difference to young people's lives — we'd love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Mobilisation Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Mobilisation Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Green Alliance is an environmental thinktank, charity and advocate committed to achieving a greener, fairer future for the UK. We believe that ambitious political leadership is essential for meaningful environmental change at the speed and scale necessary.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our operations team, someone with a strong financial background with excellent attention to detail, a flexible attitude, an ability to work effectively under their own initiative and as part of a small team, together with excellent organisation and administrative skills.
Effective financial control is central to our strategy and operating model. The finance officer plays an essential role in maintaining control over our finances and operations. You will process and monitor financial transactions, liaise with our payroll bureau regarding staff payroll and pensions and support the Head of finance. You will be experienced in using Dynamics 365 Business Central as an accounting system.
This is a part-time role for two days a week (0.4FTE), with flexibility about when the hours are worked. It's a hybrid role, working from home and from our office. You will report to our Head of finance. You will also work with all staff on financial matters including personal and credit card expenses, central and project income and expenditure, and processing of payroll by liaising with our external bureau.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Location: London, UK (hybrid working – from Albert House, Old Street)
Team: Resource Mobilisation
Contract: Permanent
Salary range: £37,590 - £39,402 per annum
Closing date: 10 July 2026 (midnight UK time)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Start Network has an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Engagement Officer to join our growing Resource Mobilisation team. The role supports donor engagement and income growth, working with trusts, foundations and corporate funders to build strong, long term relationships through high quality stewardship, communications and engagement.
You will support the management of existing and new donor relationships, contribute to proposals and reporting, research and cultivate new funding opportunities, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver clear and compelling donor communications. The role also leads on the coordination of Start Network’s annual donor visit, taking the full range of our donors to a priority Start Network country of operation to see our work in action.
WHAT IS START NETWORK?
Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.
Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.
OUR VALUES
WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.
WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it
WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.
WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.
WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
- Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector.
- Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based)
- Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more!
- 25 days’ holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based)
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application.
Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile.
APPLICATION
Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application. Please email us.
We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias.
Closing date: 1st February 2026
Date for 1st Interview: 15th /16th July (Subject to change)
Date for 2nd Interview: 20th July (Subject to change)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment.
Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.
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Finance Director
Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract
Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction
Starting Salary £60K per annum pro rata
Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!
You will be a qualified accountant, with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework. With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently. You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position in order to support the delivery of the services and enterprises, which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.
You will also provide effective leadership and direction of the well-regarded finance team with a person-centred approach.
Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!
Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 19th July 2026
1st stage interviews: Wednesday 29th July 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: w/c Monday 3rd August 2026
For the job description and to apply, please visit the website
Completed application forms can be sent to HR
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team, and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or current FD.
SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health
Registered Charity Number: 1094905
Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617
Supporting people and communities to thrive
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Lead the operations, governance and compliance that enable Solving Kids' Cancer UK to deliver its mission and impact for children and families affected by neuroblastoma. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably.
This broad and varied leadership role spans governance, risk, HR, IT, data protection and organisational operations, supporting delivery of the charity's strategy through robust systems, policies and processes. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, regulatory requirements and best practice. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-organisational projects and deputise for the CEO where required.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a strategic, highly organised and values-driven leader with strong experience in charity operations, governance and compliance. You will have a track record of ensuring organisations are well run, compliant and effectively managed, with the ability to oversee multiple operational areas and support strong governance and decision-making at Board level.
You will be comfortable working across a broad remit, including governance, risk, HR, IT and data protection, and confident providing clear, practical advice to senior leaders and trustees.
Person specification
Key requirements include:
- Significant senior-level experience in operations, governance or compliance within a charity or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of charity governance and regulation, with experience supporting boards and senior leadership.
- Experience overseeing organisational functions such as HR, IT, data protection or risk.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-organisational work effectively.
- Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the heart of a small, ambitious charity where strong operations are a vital enabler of impact for children and families.
Location: Home-based, within easy reach of London, with regular travel to the London office and occasional UK-wide travel.
First-stage interview: Thursday 6 August
Second-stage interview: Thursday 13 August
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
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!
For over 30 years, RASASC has provided specialist, trauma-informed support to survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse across Cheshire and Merseyside.
As Managing Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team, funders, commissioners and partners to ensure RASASC continues to deliver high-quality, survivor-centred services while building a sustainable future.
The opportunity:
- Shape and deliver RASASC’s strategy, growth plans and future direction
- Lead and inspire a committed team, creating a culture of excellence, collaboration and learning
- Ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and organisational resilience
- Develop relationships with funders, commissioners, partners and stakeholders
- Champion survivor voices and influence the wider sexual violence support sector
- Drive innovation, service improvement and long-term impact
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:
- Strategic leadership experience within the charity, public, voluntary or social purpose sector
- A strong track record of managing budgets, resources and organisational performance
- Experience working with Boards, Trustees or Non-Executive Directors
- Success in securing funding through grants, contracts, tenders or partnerships
- The ability to lead people, manage change and build effective relationships
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, safeguarding and survivor-centred practice
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation with a powerful mission — ensuring survivors of sexual violence receive the support, advocacy and voice they deserve.If you are an ambitious, compassionate and strategic leader who wants to create lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Chair; Board of Directors
Location: Hackney
Salary: £50,000-60,000 depending on experience.
Pension: HSoF participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme and contributes 3%.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, free onsite lunches .
Probation period: Six months.
About Hackney School of Food
Hackney School of Food is an award-winning food education hub based in the grounds of Mandeville Primary School in Clapton, East London. Through our teaching kitchen and educational garden, we help children, families and communities build the skills, confidence and knowledge to grow, cook and eat good food.
Each year, we welcome more than 10,000 visits to our kitchen and garden, delivering curriculum programmes for schools alongside community cooking courses, gardening projects, holiday clubs, corporate volunteering and public events. Since becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2023, we have expanded our facilities, strengthened our governance and built a strong reputation as a leader in food education.
We're now looking for an exceptional Managing Director to build on these strong foundations and lead Hackney School of Food through its next phase of growth and impact.
About the role
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director (MD) will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation delivers its mission while remaining financially resilient, well-governed and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves.
The Managing Director is responsible for all aspects of the organisation, including strategy, income generation, finance, governance, partnerships, programme delivery and people leadership. Working closely with a small, committed team and an engaged Board, they will build on strong foundations to grow Hackney School of Food's impact, reach and long-term sustainability.
This is a varied, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery. One day you may be developing a new partnership, meeting a prospective funder or working with the Board on future strategy; the next you could be supporting the team, welcoming visitors to the garden or solving day-to-day operational challenges.
Key priorities
In your first 12 months you will:
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Build on Hackney School of Food's strong foundations to deliver the next phase of our strategy and growth.
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Increase and diversify income through fundraising, partnerships and commercial opportunities to strengthen long-term sustainability.
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Lead, support and develop a small, ambitious team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture where people can thrive.
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Strengthen relationships with funders, partners and local businesses, helping Hackney School of Food deepen its impact.
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Work closely with the Board to embed strong governance, organisational systems and long-term planning for the future.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Hackney School of Food, ensuring delivery of its mission, vision and long-term objectives.
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Lead the development and implementation of Hackney School of Food's annual business plan and organisational priorities.
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Work with the Board to evolve organisational strategy, identify opportunities, manage risks and support sustainable growth.
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Monitor, report on and respond to organisational performance against agreed objectives and impact measures.
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Champion Hackney School of Food externally, strengthening its profile and influence.
Financial sustainability and income generation
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Oversee organisational budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cashflow management, working closely with the Treasurer and accountant.
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Lead income generation across the organisation, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, sponsorship and earned income.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, sponsors and strategic partners.
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Ensure all funding commitments are met, including grant reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements.
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Identify new opportunities to diversify income and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
Partnerships & External Relations
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Act as the main point of contact for HSoF’s key partners, LEAP Federation and Chefs in Schools to ensure the partnerships are effective and positive.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with other key stakeholders, including local authorities, funders and sponsors.
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Represent Hackney School of Food at meetings, events, and public forums.
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Champion the value of food education and contribute to wider local and national conversations.
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Ensure programmes remain responsive to community needs through ongoing engagement and consultation.
Governance and public benefit
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Ensure the organisation operates in line with its CIC objectives and delivers clear public benefit.
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Support the Board of Directors to fulfil its governance responsibilities through high-quality reporting, planning and decision-making.
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Prepare Board papers, reports and agendas, ensuring timely and accurate information is available to support effective governance.
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Oversee and report on organisational performance to the Board of Directors quarterly.
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Act as the primary link between the Board and the operational team.
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Maintain effective governance, delegated authority and accountability frameworks.
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Support the Board in meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations relating to the CIC.
People, Culture and safeguarding
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Provide leadership to a small core team (currently c.4 employees), directly managing staff and fostering a positive, inclusive culture.
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Provide oversight and support for a wider network of approx. 15 freelance contractors to ensure consistently high-quality delivery.
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Lead recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development in line with safer recruitment and equality principles.
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Ensure effective organisational structures, clear roles, and performance accountability.
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Oversee HR processes including appraisals, performance management, and professional development.
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Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding safeguarding throughout the organisation maintaining compliance with all relevant requirements.
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Develop organisational systems, policies and practices that support an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
Risk Management & Compliance
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Maintain and regularly review the organisational Risk Register and report key risks and mitigations to the Board.
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Oversee organisational policies, procedures and continuous improvement, ensuring policies and legal requirements are up to date, clearly communicated and embedded across the organisation.
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Ensure compliance with employment law, health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR and other relevant legislation.
Personal specification
Essential experience
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Senior leadership experience with responsibility for organisational performance and accountability.
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Experience securing income through fundraising, partnerships and/or commercial activity.
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Experience of financial leadership, including budget setting, forecasting and cashflow oversight.
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Experience working closely with a Board, Trustees or governing body to translate strategic vision into operational delivery.
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Experience building and managing successful partnerships with funders, businesses and community stakeholders.
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Experience in managing and motivating a team, creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
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Experience of governance, compliance and organisational risk management.
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Experience of safeguarding within an education, youth or community context.
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make sound decisions and remain resilient in a resource-constrained environment.
Essential skills and attributes
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Passion for Hackney School of Food's mission and the role of food education in improving health, wellbeing and community connection.
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Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on operational leadership.
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Entrepreneurial, resourceful and committed to building long-term financial sustainability and identifying growth opportunities.
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Ability to lead a team through change with sensitivity, clarity and kindness.
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Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
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Confident decision-maker with a high level of personal accountability.
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Committed to equity, inclusion and community-led practice.
Desirable
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Experience working within a Community Interest Company (CIC), social enterprise or charity.
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Knowledge of Hackney, its communities and local stakeholder landscape.
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Experience of working in food education, community food, gardening, environmental education or a related field.
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Experience reviewing and managing contracts, service agreements or other legal documentation.
An inclusive workplace
We know that diverse teams make stronger organisations and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We particularly encourage applications from people who are under-represented in our sector and in leadership roles, including people from the global majority and those whose lived experience brings valuable perspectives from the communities we serve. We also welcome applications from people who live in Hackney or East London.
How to apply
The deadline to apply is Monday 20 July at 9am. Please apply by filling out this application form.
You'll find the link to the application form on our Recruitment Pack which provides more information.
Stage 1: A one-hour online interview with the Senior Team and Board (24 July)
Stage 2: On-site interview at Hackney School of Food (30 July), including a short presentation.
We may also invite the preferred candidate to an informal meeting with the wider team and Board before making a final appointment.
The successful applicant will need to pass an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references.
We may close the application window earlier if we are inundated with applications, so please don't wait to apply.
If you have any questions about the role or your suitability, please feel free to get in touch with us. You will find a Recruitment pack and email address to contact via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Hybrid role working in North East England (primarily home-based with significant regional travel)
Base region: Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear
Coverage: This is a home-based role that requires regular weekly travel to schools and colleges across the North East. You will be expected to work extensively throughout Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear, with specific current activity hubs in Cramlington, Walkergate, Hartlepool, Stanley and Redcar. Regional location throughout the North East will change according to programme demand.
Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region.
Reporting to: National Programmes Manager
Application Deadline: Wednesday 8th July at 9AM. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy sooner if we receive a high volume of applications.
1st Stage Interviews: Week commencing 13th July (online)
2nd Stage Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July (in-person)
About The Girls’ Network:
The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures.
We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and the West Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. In addition to this core mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection.
Role Summary
The Regional Programme Lead is responsible for delivering The Girls’ Network’s suite of programmes in schools and colleges, including facilitating engaging and impactful workshops for girls aged 14–19 from disadvantaged backgrounds. The post-holder also leads on the recruitment, induction, training, matching, supervision and support of volunteers and will appropriately match mentors with young people. You will steer local partnerships and oversee programme administration to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our mission.
This role combines hands-on programme delivery with operational coordination, ensuring that The Girls’ Network’s regional programmes achieve their intended outcomes and contribute to national KPI achievement.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region.
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Understanding of equal opportunities and inclusion in youth work. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of its application in youth work in the charity and/or education sector. We welcome applications from outreach youth workers and/or teachers/teaching assistants or equivalent roles.
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A genuine understanding and passion for addressing the challenges faced by girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Experience and/or willingness to learn delivering high quality workshops or training sessions to groups of young people, aged 14-19.
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Proven ability to build and independently manage multiple relationships with key stakeholders, including young people, volunteers, education providers and local partner organisations.
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Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a target-driven environment.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
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Experience of developing resources for programmatic delivery, including volunteer training and workshops for young people.
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Project or programme coordination experience, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.
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Target-oriented, with experience of achieving KPIs and contributing to performance monitoring.
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Practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection working practices.
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Competence in using digital tools, including Salesforce or other CRM platforms, with attention to accuracy and the ability to maintain high-quality records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, adapt to change, and work effectively both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
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Commitment to The Girls’ Network mission and keeping young people at the centre of all work.
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Ability to travel and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
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Experience working in a charity, youth, or education setting.
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Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds.
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Experience of safer recruitment in volunteering.
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A mentoring or coaching qualification, or equivalent experience.
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Experience working remotely, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.
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Flexible and adaptable approach, with an understanding of the time and resource limitations typical in small organisations.
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Specific knowledge of mentoring programmes and/or youth/education services.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you believe you have relevant experience and the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every single criterion listed.
How to apply
Please apply as soon as possible. You will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and answering a few application questions.
Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
The deadline to submit your application is Wednesday 8th July at 9AM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Diversity at our core
The Girls' Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. In line with the Equality Act 2010, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you with any stage of this recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Our Benefits
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27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
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Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave every year
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Gifted birthday leave
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3 days volunteering leave per year
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Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy
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Enhanced Family Leave pay policy
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Pension scheme
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Annual professional development fund to help you grow
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24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
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Benefit from flexible, remote working options with home office equipment.
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A dedicated Girls’ Network buddy, available beyond the induction period for ongoing support
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Schools North East is approaching its 20th year as the region’s dedicated, independent voice for schools. We are a successful, dynamic and influential charity, representing over 1,150 schools in the North East and specialist schools nationally through the National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals (NNoSS).
We are entering an exciting next phase of our development. Our marketing and communications work is central to that: it helps us reach schools, grow engagement, tell the story of North East education, support our events and memberships, and strengthen our influence with policymakers, partners and the wider education sector.
Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting a Marketing and Communications Officer to work closely with our Marketing Manager and the wider team. This is a varied, creative and delivery-focused role, suited to someone with marketing or communications experience or an early-career or graduate applicant with strong writing, digital and creative skills and the desire to develop quickly.
You will help produce content, campaigns and communications across Schools North East, NNoSS, Jobs in Schools | North East, our events programme, memberships and policy activity. You will be joining a small, ambitious and high-performing team where people take ownership, work at pace and care deeply about the difference we make.
If you are organised, curious, creative, confident with words and digital tools, and motivated by work with a clear social purpose, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Why join us
This is an exceptionally varied and hands-on role where you will see the direct results of your efforts; from producing high-impact content like the Weekly Update to promoting flagship events that bring the region’s education community together. You won't just be executing tasks; you will be helping to shape a positive narrative for our region's schools, working within a small, ambitious team where your ideas are valued and your contribution is visible.
Beyond the meaningful mission, you will develop a broad and practical marketing skillset across digital communications, social media, and CRM management, all while receiving dedicated mentorship from our Marketing Manager. Schools North East offers a supportive and collaborative culture that truly cares about its people, providing a package designed for work-life balance, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a contributory pension, and a modern office in central Newcastle with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
For a creative professional looking for real responsibility and a future-focused career, we provide an environment where you can grow professionally while doing work that truly matters for our region, as part of a small but highly impactful team.
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing and Engagement
- Contribute to lobbying and policy work through campaign activity
- Deliver and coordinate campaign activity within agreed plans to grow event attendance, memberships, sponsorship, partnerships and engagement across Schools North East programmes
- Promote programmes through email, website, social media and marketing materials
- Help maintain audience data and segmentation to ensure communications are relevant, timely and effective
- Identify and share member stories, case studies and examples that demonstrate the value of Schools North East
- Contribute ideas to improve the effectiveness of campaigns, content and audience engagement
Content & Brand
- Create, edit and proofread engaging content for newsletters, websites, blogs, social media, email campaigns and stakeholder communications
- Support production of the Weekly Update and translate complex information into clear, accessible content for schools and partners
- Produce marketing materials and maintain a consistent Schools North East brand across all channels and outputs
- Use storytelling and creative content, including video and photography, to strengthen audience connection and engagement
Digital & Marketing
- Use digital platforms including CMS, email marketing tools, CRM systems and social media channels to deliver day-to-day activity
- Update website content and apply basic SEO good practice to support clear user journeys and accurate information
- Monitor campaign performance and use data and insight to support improvements in communications activity
- Work collaboratively across the organisation and support events through content capture, delegate communications and promotion
- Maintain organised records and ensure communications meet data protection, accessibility and quality standards
- Support paid digital advertising campaigns (e.g. Meta, LinkedIn or Google Ads)
Essential Requirements
- Background in marketing, communications, journalism, media, PR, digital marketing, design or a related field (including through study, work, volunteering or personal projects)
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work effectively with colleagues, members, partners and stakeholders
- Creativity, audience awareness and the ability to contribute ideas for campaigns, content and engagement
- Experience using digital communications tools such as CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress), email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), design tools (e.g. Canva or Adobe), social media scheduling tools, Google Workspace, CRM systems and analytics platforms
- The confidence and willingness to learn new systems as required
- Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading and editing to a high standard.
- Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work at pace
- Understanding of how communications support engagement and audience growth, with an interest in developing knowledge of campaign performance and impact
- A collaborative, proactive approach, with the ability to take direction and work on initiative
- An interest in education, schools and the role of Schools North East as the Voice, Glue and Bridge for North East schools
Desirable
- Experience creating content across digital and print channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, blogs, video, photography or graphics.
- Understanding of SEO, email marketing, audience segmentation, accessibility or user journeys
- Experience in an education, charity, membership, public sector, events or partnership environment
- Experience supporting or managing paid digital advertising campaigns (e.g. Meta, LinkedIn or Google Ads)
To apply: Please submit your full CV, clarifying any gaps in employment, along with a cover letter clearly linking your skills and experience to the job description and person specification FAO Lindsay Gerencser.
For every child, for every school, for the future of our region



Spark is looking for an inspiring leader to help lead our next chapter.
This is a part-time (20–24 hours), hands-on leadership role where you’ll work closely with staff, volunteers and trustees to shape strategy, grow projects, and strengthen community impact.
If you are:
- A confident, values-driven leader
- Passionate about supporting communities and families
- Skilled at building partnerships and driving change
we’d love to hear from you.
Spark is a friendly, community-focused charity making a real difference through the provision of services to families and residents across Burntwood. We’re looking for an inspiring and organised Chief Executive Officer to lead our work, support our team, and help shape the future of the charity.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, people-focused leadership role where you’ll work closely with a supportive team of staff, volunteers, and trustees.
You’ll oversee key projects including:
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National Lottery Bright Beginnings Grow & Thrive (family support)
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Lichfield District Council Community Connections (support for residents)
What You’ll Be Doing
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Demonstrating vision, energy and enthusiasm
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Leading and supporting a committed team of staff and volunteers
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Working alongside trustees to shape strategy and direction
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Developing and growing community projects
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Building strong partnerships locally
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Overseeing funding, budgets and sustainability
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Ensuring services genuinely meet local needs
About You
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A confident and supportive leader
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A passion for provision of quality services to children and families
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Capacity for reflective practice and managing change
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Passionate about community work and making a difference
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Great communicator who enjoys working with people
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Organised and able to manage a varied workload
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Calm, flexible and solution-focused
What You’ll Get
- A supportive and welcoming team of staff, volunteers and trustees
- Flexibility and a good work-life balance (20-24 hours negotiable dependent on candidate and skills - typically between Mon–Fri, 9–3)
- Some onsite and home working
- The chance to shape and grow a well-loved and respected award-winning local charity
- Lots of opportunity to bring ideas, develop projects, and enjoy a rewarding role whilst doing meaningful work that makes a difference
- Annual leave entitlement includes four weeks of flexible leave, to be taken at times agreed to suit your needs and service requirements, plus three additional periods of organisational closure (Christmas, Easter and a summer closure week), providing a total leave entitlement of at least six weeks per year.
- Wellbeing activities and focus
- Family friendly employer
Key Details
- Location: Burntwood (with some home working and local travel)
- Hours: Part-time, all year round (not term-time only)
- Reporting to: Board of Trustees
- Hours: 20-24 hours per week. Dependent on candidate and experience.
- Job share/additional hours may be available.
- Salary: 37.5hr week FTE £40,775 equivalent to £20.91 an hr
- Contract: Permanent. The role is currently supported by National Lottery funding for an initial period of 3.5 years, with the CEO role being key in leading the organisation’s long-term sustainability and growth.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, protected characteristics, or personal circumstances. We will use your personal data for recruitment purposes only, in line with UK GDPR. For further details, please see our Privacy Notice.
The deadline is 5pm 3rd July 2026
Email Spark for an application pack or more information
We are Spark, a community-centered charity located in Burntwood, Staffordshire, founded in the summer of 2015 providing a range of family support.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
