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At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team.

You'll drive corporate income and partnerships through a combination of first-in-class account management and identifying, and securing, new business opportunities. You will develop creative packages for support, drawing opportunities together across employee fundraising, branding, volunteering and pro bono, to attract support from new sectors and deepen existing relationships.

You'll work across both new business and account management, managing existing corporate partnerships to deliver exceptional stewardship and maximising on opportunities to meet, or exceed, income targets, whilst also identifying new opportunities through a combination of Charity of the Year, strategic, brand and multi-year relationships.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant and demonstrable experience of managing a high value (ideally six figure) corporate partnerships
• Good, demonstrable knowledge of commercial sector and how to access decision makers
• Understanding and experience of Charity of the Year, brand and strategic partnerships
• Demonstrable experience of supporter relationship management to aid retention, maximise income and secure repeat business

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Support Worker (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in-person at least one day per week)
Contract: Two part-time roles (totalling 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £14ph plus holiday pay

We’re looking for two reliable, highly organised individuals to provide practical and accessibility support to a blind researcher working on projects relating to domestic abuse.

This is a varied and meaningful role — helping to remove barriers so the researcher can carry out their work effectively. You’ll be supporting with everything from reading and interpreting research materials to creating accessible documents, assisting with travel and navigation, and helping with technology and admin tasks.

The ideal candidates will have excellent written English, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and disability rights. You’ll need to be comfortable handling sensitive information and supporting research that may involve complex or emotive subject matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting printed and digital materials, including quantitative data and statistical outputs.

• Assisting with academic research and sourcing materials.

• Taking notes during meetings and workshops.

• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents.

• Supporting with travel bookings, expenses, and in-person navigation at meetings and events.

You’ll bring:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a subject requiring strong literacy skills.

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

• Confidence with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Excel.

• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

• A respectful, non-judgmental approach to supporting disabled people’s autonomy and expertise.

• The ability to provide in-person support in Barton Seagrave at least once per week.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience using academic databases and accessing journal articles.

• An interest in visual communication or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

This is a women-only position, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you’re organised, empathetic, and passionate about making research more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

We are delighted to be partnering with STEM Learning to find their next Head of Fundraising. 

Fundraising has developed rapidly for the organisation in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships across corporate, trust, foundation, and major donor income, they are now poised to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a five-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will shape and deliver the long-term fundraising strategy, strengthen the organisation's positioning as a trusted, high-impact partner, and drive sustainable, multi-year income growth that enables transformational change.

As Head of Fundraising, you will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-year six-figure+ partnerships across corporates, trusts, foundations, major donors and HNWIs
• Manage, develop and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (responsibility for 7), fostering a proactive, collaborative and high-performing culture
• Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
• Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning

Essential skills and experience: 

• A strategic, senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record delivering six-figure, multi-year partnerships from corporates. Experience across trusts, foundations, and/or major donors highly desirable
• A proactive new business mindset, with eagerness to meet with donors and attend events
• Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to motivate and develop fundraising teams
• An experienced relationship-builder who has used confidence and gravitas to engage CEOs, trustees, C-suite leaders and high-net-worth individuals — and successfuly make compelling asks

STEM Learning offer a sector-leading employee benefits package, which includes 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and up to 15% employer pension contributions. 

This is a mostly home-based role, with travel to N.England and London for office time and meetings. There are travel-cost reimbursements available - please discuss. 

Detailed briefing notes and full support with CV and cover letter will be provided for suitable applicants. 

Support Worker (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in-person at least one day per week)
Contract: Two part-time roles (totalling 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £XX,XXX per annum (pro rata)

We’re looking for two reliable, highly organised individuals to provide practical and accessibility support to a blind researcher working on projects relating to domestic abuse.

This is a varied and meaningful role — helping to remove barriers so the researcher can carry out their work effectively. You’ll be supporting with everything from reading and interpreting research materials to creating accessible documents, assisting with travel and navigation, and helping with technology and admin tasks.

The ideal candidates will have excellent written English, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and disability rights. You’ll need to be comfortable handling sensitive information and supporting research that may involve complex or emotive subject matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting printed and digital materials, including quantitative data and statistical outputs.

• Assisting with academic research and sourcing materials.

• Taking notes during meetings and workshops.

• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents.

• Supporting with travel bookings, expenses, and in-person navigation at meetings and events.

You’ll bring:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a subject requiring strong literacy skills.

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

• Confidence with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Excel.

• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

• A respectful, non-judgmental approach to supporting disabled people’s autonomy and expertise.

• The ability to provide in-person support in Barton Seagrave at least once per week.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience using academic databases and accessing journal articles.

• An interest in visual communication or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

This is a women-only position, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you’re organised, empathetic, and passionate about making research more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented and data-focused [IT/data confident] administrator to support our CRM and audience development activities. 

Hofesh Shechter Company is a boundary-breaking international dance company, led by Artistic Director Hofesh Shechter. Our work includes large-scale touring, film projects, the emerging talent programme Shechter II interwoven with our Shechter Moves learning programme.

This newly created position is central to our data strategy, focusing on centralising audience and supporter information using our new specialist CRM and event management systems, Monad and YesPlan. You will be responsible for data integrity, analysis and supporting us to turn rich audience insights into a powerful tool for storytelling and growth, helping us build deeper relationships with our diverse audiences. 

This is an ideal role for someone passionate about IT systems and the arts. It suits a recent data/business analytics graduate looking for a role with real-world impact in the UK’s vibrant creative sector or an aspiring arts administrator who thrives on a mix of analytical and creative work. 

Head of Finance - INGO, London

Charity People are very pleased to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking circa £9-10million annual turnover international organisation based in London. This is a newly created role.

An exciting time to join this global organisation, where you will be reporting to the CFO and leading and empowering a team of five (UK and USA).

Candidates applying for this role, must have strong experience in Charity SORP, multicurrency, consolidating multiple entities (UK and overseas offices) and experience in Finance system change.

You will be working with a very forward-thinking CFO where you will be given the autonomy to lead and empower a Finance Division.

This is a hybrid role going to London twice a week. The salary offered for this role is between £65,000 - £70,000 per annum plus very generous holidays and investment for your personal development by the organisation. Candidates applying for this role must have recognised CCAB (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) qualifications.

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + 7% pension contribution

Hybrid: 2 days a week in London

Some of your main duties are:

• Experience in working in multi-currency and multi-entity environments
• Financial system management and development experience
• Experience in streamlining processes, procedures, and automation
• Treasury management in a multi-currency environment (Banking, investment, foreign exchange, cash flow, financial policies)
• Experience in UK Charity SORP-based production of annual accounts and audits and managing financial returns in US and Belgium jurisdiction
• Lead the production of the annual accounts and acted as key contact to the auditors. Preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with local accounting principles and legal requirements to agreed timelines for all entities.
• Lead on the planning and management of the annual audit process for all entities.
• Ensure all statutory reporting and compliance obligations worldwide are met on a timely basis (including HMRC, Companies House, and the Charity Commission in the UK; federal and local tax returns, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) 990 return in the US, and any others that may arise).
• Support CFO in the selection of organisation auditor.
• Ensure the budgeting and budget reforecasting process to carryout in timely and accurately.
• Ensure financial management pack is produced and reviewed for Leader Team, board and budget holders on monthly basis.
• Ensure financial risks emanating from all financial activities are highlighted and managed properly.
• Ensure budgets for restricted funding are produced with aim of full cost recovery.
• Ensure financial compliance of internal, statutory and donor requirements are understood, practiced and met by all staff.
• Review financial reports to donors as required.
• Staff management experience

Candidates applying for this role must have the following requirements:

• Senior level management reporting within a small / medium sized organisation
• Experience working within the INGO or NFP sector
• Candidates who have a recognised CCAB Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Very strong knowledge of Charity SORP
• Experience in Financial system improvement
• Hands on candidate with strong interpersonal skills
• Values driven with strong focus on EDI and leadership skills

Benefits:

Location: My client's office is fully accessible with a lift and accessible toilets on each floor

Pension scheme

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)

Additional benefits

• Free health insurance
• Interest free loans on season tickets.
• A tax-free cycle to work scheme.
• Family friendly policies including 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 paid days per year for caring responsibilities.
• Pregnancy loss policy
• Period policy

Timelines for the role:

Role will be closing on 24^th November, 2025

Interviews will be happening w/c 1^st December, 2025 and second interview w/c 8^th Decemb2r, 2025

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three questions which will be submitted along with the CV.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background-e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.

We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time.

About the role

We’re looking for 2 Supporter Engagement Assistants with Customer Service experience to join our Central Supporter Engagement Team (CSET).

Join our warm and dynamic team and be part of an organisation that’s making a meaningful impact. CSET is made up of a Supporter Engagement Manager, an Officer, and five Assistants. We’re a friendly, professional team who take real pride in the difference we make every day. 

As a Supporter Engagement Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of creating outstanding experiences for our supporters and customers. Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, deepen engagement, and inspire support. 

You’ll help people feel valued and motivated to support Young Lives vs Cancer, contributing to stronger relationships and better financial outcomes. You’ll also work closely with fundraising teams, providing flexible support across a range of tasks and adapting to evolving needs to help maximise impact. 

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Listen to our supporters and customers, understand their motivations and circumstances, and provide appropriate, professional and empathetic responses.  
• Respond to and resolve supporter and customer enquiries via phone, email, web chat and social media, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and drive income generation.  
• Provide practical and responsive support to fundraising teams, helping to facilitate smooth delivery of campaigns and activities, and enabling them to focus on optimising fundraising and increasing income.
• Contribute to the smooth running of supporter and fundraising operations by providing adaptable support across systems, processes, and day-to-day tasks, ensuring teams are equipped to deliver high-quality engagement and maximise income generation. 
• Support the resolution and recording of complaints and concerns, using feedback from interactions to identify issues, spot trends, and share insights to inform improvements.

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Customer-focused with experience delivering great service both over the phone and in writing
• Confident communicator with strong listening skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Organised and detail-oriented, with a good standard of grammar, spelling and presentation
• Proactive and able to use initiative to solve problems and support others
• Quick to learn and able to apply new information effectively
• Comfortable using digital tools, with confidence in Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel 
• Genuinely interested in learning about Young Lives vs Cancer and the impact of our work. 

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact Kat McLaren.

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Financial Accountant
Salary: £53,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working – 2 days in office
Location: Central London
A prestigious scientific institution with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of an organisation that advances knowledge, research and innovation for the benefit of society.

About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will provide a high-quality financial accounting service across the organisation. The role will focus on ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting audit, payroll and compliance processes.
You’ll oversee the integrity of financial data, supervise day-to-day ledger activities, and take the lead on balance sheet reconciliations, payroll journals and statutory returns. You’ll also play a key role in producing year-end SORP-compliant accounts, managing VAT and Gift Aid submissions, and supporting the organisation’s external audit.
This position offers exposure to a broad range of finance activities in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, where precision, integrity and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Key Priorities:

• Deliver timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial accounts.
• Lead on balance sheet reconciliations, payroll postings and control accounts.
• Supervise the sales and purchase ledger processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy.
• Support audit and statutory reporting requirements, including SORP accounts, VAT and Gift Aid.
• Review and strengthen financial controls and policies across the organisation.
• Assist with maintaining asset registers and investment records.
• Contribute to process and system improvements that enhance efficiency and transparency.

About You
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or finalist with strong experience in financial accounting and controls, ideally gained in a complex charity, higher education, or research-led environment.

You will bring:

• A proven track record in preparing financial and statutory accounts, reconciliations and reports.
• Experience in charity SORP accounting, VAT returns and Gift Aid (desirable).
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to improving processes, systems and financial governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships across departments.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and deliver to a high standard.

This role would suit someone motivated by accuracy, curiosity and continuous improvement — someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values integrity and scientific excellence

Calvert people

Our business is all about people — and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for friendly, adventurous, positive individuals to join our expanding team. From crafters to climbers, gamers to mountain bikers, cooks to runners — we have a wonderfully diverse mix of people here. Family, single, couples — all are welcome. When you work with us, you’ll meet like-minded people, share epic adventures, and make friends for life.

The role of Sales & Guest Booking Officer

Following our recent expansion, we can now welcome over 105 guests at a time. That means even more thrilling adventures, unforgettable experiences, and a bigger, stronger team — and we want you to be part of it.

This role supports Calvert Devon’s strategy to raise awareness of our products and services, initially focusing on schools and large group bookings . You’ll be responsible for responding promptly to inbound enquiries, while also managing a portfolio of outbound leads to generate new business. Working closely with teams across Calvert Devon, you’ll help shape bespoke breaks that meet customer needs. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key account holders will be essential to encourage repeat bookings and long-term partnerships.

What you will need

Essential:

• A self-motivated approach with a strong drive to achieve targets
• Experience of working within a sales environment
• Comfortable with working to Key Performance Indicators
• Experience of working to targets – individual, team and organisational.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes
• Creative thinking to design solutions that meet customer requirements
• To have great attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convert leads into bookings
• Proven administration experience with strong organisational skills and the ability to work under your own initiative and manage your own workload effectively
• To be committed to providing outstanding standards of customer service and strive to exceed customer expectations  
• Must be enthusiastic and motivated with the drive for success.
• To enjoy working as part of a close-knit team 
• Competent in using: Microsoft Office – including Word, Excel and Outlook (advanced level desirable)
• To be punctual and adaptable
• Have knowledge of varying disabilities
• To be over 18 years of age
• Your own means of transport due to our location
• To be a competent swimmer and able to dive to the bottom of a shallow 1.3metre pool

Desirable:

• Experience within the education and/outdoor education sector
• Travel sector experience
• Knowledge of the Cinolla booking system or other similar CRM system

The successful applicant will be required to undergo and successfully pass the following training: 

• Pool Responder (must be able to dive to the bottom of a shallow 1.3metre pool)
• First Aid
• Safeguarding
• Must be office-based, with some regional travel requirements
• All our roles require either an enhanced or basic DBS check relevant to the role.

Some amazing benefits

• Become part of our incredibly inspiring organisation and great team, and you could take advantage of:
• Speedy response to all applicants
• A collaborative, fun, and supportive workplace
• Personal growth and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• A stunning location with walks right on your doorstep
• 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with length of service increase
• Death in service benefit
• Plus, the chance to make a real difference every single day

Job details

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required in line with business needs.

Immediate start available

Some travel may be required

Note: 

We interview on a rolling basis — don’t wait to apply!

We do not sponsor visas for this post.

A UK Right to Work is required.

Who are we?

We are Calvert Devon, a gold standard outdoor activity centre where adventure has no limits! Open to all and specialising in accessible activities for all abilities, whether it’s zooming down a zip wire, scaling the climbing wall, paddling across open water, or taking on a daring challenge we make the impossible possible.

With expert support, specialist equipment and accommodation, we create epic adventures that break down barriers and build confidence, independence, and unforgettable memories that last a lifetime.

Situated at the edge of Wistlandpound Reservoir, among beautiful pine forests and rippling streams, nestled within the rolling hills of Devon’s Exmoor National Park.

Calvert Devon complies with the Equality Act 2010. We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, gender or pregnancy.

Please inform us of any adjustments that may need to be taken into consideration prior to a telephone call or visit to the site.

Vision: Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Main purpose of job: To ensure Home-Start's Southwark’s finance and operations systems best meet the needs of the organisation, enabling us to provide the best possible support to families with children under 5 in Southwark and Lewisham. 

Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.

The Local Hub (Bloxwich West Ltd) is a not-for-profit organisation; our vision is to support and

empower residents. Local Hub will be the centre point for local people to come to when they need

advice and support. There will also be weekly activities, music concerts, monthly quizzes, etc. all part

of income generation to enable the hub to become sustainable.

The Community Officer plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of the community through Local

Hub. This position involves meeting & greeting customers, taking room bookings, minute taking,

collaborating with local organisations to promote community engagement, overseeing activities,

serving customers, outreach work and collating information.

High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data & Performance Lead to play a vital role in our Education and Training team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that data and insight drive the quality, impact and growth of our learning provision. You’ll manage and develop our systems for tracking learner journeys, performance outcomes and funding requirements- helping us to continuously improve and tell the story of our impact. 

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data, has an eye for accuracy and process improvement, and is passionate about using evidence to make a difference. If you’re a methodical thinker with strong analytical and organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you. 

About High Trees 

High Trees Community Development Trust has been rooted in the local community in Lambeth for over 27 years. We deliver education and training, employment support, community action, children and young peoples services, and research and capacity building-  in partnership with local people and organisations, working together to build stronger communities and create meaningful change.

We are recognised for our collaborative approach, our long-term partnerships, and our commitment to equity, learning and community leadership. 

At High Trees, you’ll join a collaborative, supportive and values-driven team. You’ll have the opportunity to shape data practices that directly improve outcomes for learners and communities, and contribute to a dynamic organisation committed to learning and impact and play a key role in a growing organisation that values both people and performance. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but growing team as we enter a new chapter in our ministry. Based in Belfast, you will be in a key position in the organisation: providing executive assistance to the CEO and responsible for our finance and HR administration. This is a new post with opportunity to shape and develop the role.

We're looking for a committed Christian who is a proven administrator, can juggle multiple priorities and is excited by change and innovation. You will have a track record in providing executive assistance at a senior level and will be able to demonstrate excellent teamworking and communication skills.

The job is permanent and full time, but we are open to considering applicants who want to work full time over 4 days or substantial part-time (4 days).

If you think this role is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification. 

Deadline for applications: 12pm, 16 November 2025 
First interviews (online): 27 November
Second interviews (in person, Belfast): 5 December

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising evangelical Christian and in agreement with our statement of faith, vision, mission and cultural values.

NoFit State Circus is looking for a motivated, ambitious and organised Development Manager with a genuine passion for the arts and the work we do.

You must be excellent at building and nurturing relationships, able to think long term and strategically, and adapt to various needs of the ever-changing world around us. 

NoFit State is the UK’s largest contemporary circus company, and every year we engage with 120,000-150,000 people of all ages and backgrounds from across Wales, the UK and the world.  We have exciting plans ahead – you and our supporters are integral to making them a success, there’s never been a better time to join us and be part of it.

As Development manager -

• you are managing and nurturing relationships with our supporters and funders, including ACW and ACE, building meaningful connections and rapport.
• you are developing and implementing the company’s development and fundraising strategies across multiple streams.
• you are working with colleagues to dynamically develop our work and seek new prospects, adapting creatively and responsively.
• you are delivering compelling cases for support which meet both the company’s and funders’ purpose, interests, and needs.
• you are managing fund budgets, and collecting and collating data for reporting, including impact reports.
• you are planning, managing and delivering a programme of development events and representing NoFit State at public events and opportunities in the UK and internationally.
• you will be making a real difference to people’s lives and how we hold our place in the world.

Please visit our website to find out more.

Working hours: Full time

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 per annum

Location: Cardiff

Closing date for applications: 3pm, Monday 24 November 2025

Indicative start date: As soon as possible

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.

NoFit State is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are currently under-represented in our team so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.