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Director of Research
The Henry Jackson Society (HJS) is the UK’s boldest think tank and policy-shaping force, constantly ahead of the curve on the big issues of international and domestic importance. We are currently looking for a Director of Research to help lead us permanently on the next stage of our organisational journey, which has already taken us to the status of a household name in the international political and media constellation.
When HJS was founded back in 2005, the global environment was very different to what it has become today. Over that time, the threats to the free world internationally and to free societies domestically have multiplied, but there has been one constant: HJS’s willingness and ability to fight for the principles and alliances which keep societies free – working across borders and party lines to combat extremism, advance democracy and fundamental human rights, and make a stand in an increasingly uncertain world.
Reflecting this, our work is focused into two main streams: “Securing our Societies” and “Advancing the Free World”. “Securing our Societies” focuses on threats to free societies within the West, while “Advancing the Free World” examines how the enemies of the free world are operating internationally. Obviously there is interplay between the two streams as the challenges we face are often not as obliging as to lend themselves to easy classification!
What We Are Looking For
In order to meet our ambitious agenda and to augment our existing capabilities, we need a Director of Research to provide strategic oversight for all HJS research and to act as an integral part of the senior management team. You will also be responsible for your own research programme like any other Research Fellow, in order to produce output in your area of expertise.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to develop their skills and profile further and will suit people ready to take on a challenging and exciting role at an organisation that can offer profile development as it increases in size and scope, as well as those with existing management expertise looking for a new challenge at the leading edge of the public debate.
You will play a critical part in our future development in a proactive role which will require you to create, manage and expand HJS research capabilities. You will have experience of managing colleagues and working to defined objectives, as well as a proven record in fundraising not just for your own projects but also for wider goals. With colleagues in the research, communications and policy departments to assist, you will be playing the lead role in managing and directing our research output and strategy, as well as developing and delivering profile-raising material of your own.
This position is an opportunity for a motivated and well-rounded individual to work in a pivotal and challenging role where no two days are the same, and which provides the opportunity for career growth in an organisation looking to evolve domestically and internationally. Above all though, we want you to be passionate about our issues and hungry to make a difference in the public policy world – recognising that this is not a normal 9-5 job where you switch off once you turn off your laptop because (a) you don’t want to and (b) you understand that this is not how the policy world works. The rewards, both professionally and personally are vast, as some of the stellar names who have passed through our ranks are now shining examples of, but they require dedication and commitment to achieve.
Join us – and help make history.
Main Duties
- To conceptualise, plan, lead and execute the research programme and special projects;
- To develop existing projects and create new ones in order to boost the written, oral and programmatic output of HJS, and to ensure that there is a steady pipeline of work being published in internet and physical form;
- To structure the department in order to manage research staff, increase their productivity, develop their skills and ensure that they meet agreed deadlines;
- To peer review, proof and edit research output;
- To provide reports on progress, delays and changes to the research programme;
- To identify and develop revenue streams from research content, and to provide an overview of research funding secured and research expenditures through the budgeting and reporting process;
- To help develop a collegial, united and inspiring atmosphere for all staff across the organisation;
- To conceptualise, plan and execute a series of exciting research projects over the course of each year, complete with deliverables, ensuring compliance with good practice in relation to the conduct of research;
- To conduct your own high quality research and writing, including contributing to drafting funding bids and proposals;
- To engage in public speaking and media commentating;
- To ensure media placement of the Society written output in association with colleagues and monitor the frequency and quality of this output, in addition to third party references to research;
- To develop a network of professional, political and media contacts within your field of expertise;
- To fundraise/secure grants to support your work;
- To promote your work and represent your discipline and the work of HJS internally and externally, and to act as part of the HJS family in supporting colleagues doing the same.
Location: Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, SW1P
Working style: In office Monday to Wednesday; Work from Home Thursday and Friday
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese in Europe is looking for a strategic leader to develop plans that will grow the scale, impact and depth of the work of the Church of England across the diocese. The post will be filled by someone with a heart and a motivation to work for the church in a unique international context and with the ability both to work alone and with a range of colleagues and stakeholders.
The Diocese in large in geographical scale and scope but limited in numbers of staff and resources. The postholder will be confident of their ability to function under such circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £65,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Principal Gifts Lead within the Philanthropic Partnerships Team.
The Principal Gifts lead plays a key role in the delivery of strategy focusing on 7-figure partnerships and beyond to increase income through innovation, partnership growth/retention, better collaboration and integrated relationship management. This role has a heavy emphasis on making new connections and building new partnerships to compliment UNICEF’s work and increase impact for children.
The successful candidate will be skilled in developing strategies for transformational funding with tangible experience in successfully securing new gifts at 7-figure plus levels. They will need to be results-focused with an ability to connect, communicate and build effective relationships at all levels.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 10 July 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 21 July 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.



This is an exciting senior policy role in our committed policy team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. The development of a UK-wide child poverty strategy in government means this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence to influence policy makers to adopt our evidence-based policy solutions to child poverty.
We are looking for someone to take a lead role in developing evidence-based policy positions to support CPAG’s influencing and campaigns work. You will have knowledge of political processes and how external organisations can effect change. You will have a track record of producing high quality research and analysis, including policy briefings, on social policy issues. You will enjoy working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as externally.
The postholder will be working in a fast moving, high profile and complex policy environment and will need to balance short term priorities with long term objectives. Current priorities include influencing the development and implementation of the forthcoming child poverty strategy, sharing analysis and expertise as part of the DWP’s review of universal credit, and monitoring the development of the green paper on the changes to disability benefits, and the white paper on employment.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Senior Policy and Research Officer job pack.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 July (midnight)
Interviews will be held in London on Monday 14 July
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
We are looking for someone to support our weekly foodbank by collecting supermarket donations, conducting weekly shopping and supporting the foodbank manager at Dalgarno Trust community centre.
Dalgarno Trust community centre will be your main office location, but you will be required to conduct collections from other locations in a Luton van. The job involves manual handling and requires a clean driving licence.
£13.85 per hour
14 hours per week (part-time)
Two days per week – Weds 3-10pm and Thurs 9am-5pm
To apply, please read through the job description, and send us your CV along with a cover letter.
The closing date is 11 July.
A safe and happy Community Centre for the people of North Kensington, London




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working in an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
We are looking for a Service Administrator
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Work Location: Based at Finsbury Park
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The role:
In your role as the Service Administrator, you will be working with a team of Community Keyworkers, who cover a range of designated North, East and West London boroughs. The Minerva service provides holistic one to one community support and advocacy services to women who are being supervised by the National Probation Service (NPS) and your role will be to ensure the smooth running of this essential service.
What you will bring:
The successful candidate will be a skilled administrator, who can work efficiently to tight deadlines and under pressure. They will have strong interpersonal communication skills, working with a team geographically spread across London and handling referrals from external stakeholders, allocating them accordingly.
In short, you will have:
- Experience of office management, co-ordination, and administrative skills
- A relevant qualification or comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Access
- Knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending, both in and out of the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of maintaining case management systems, data systems and producing regular monitoring reports
- Experience of multi-tasking and prioritising, remaining calm under pressure or in stressful environments
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
The job advert will close on the 25th of July and interviews are taking place on rolling basis.
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we offer:
- 30 days holiday plus public holidays pro rata, and a day off for International Women’s Day
- Pension scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff away days
In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career
Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join Icebreaker One as a Senior Administrator
About Icebreaker One
We are a diverse collection of like minded people whose expertise spans policy and science, finance and engineering, data and systems—working together to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time. We need your help.
Our mission is to make data work harder to deliver net-zero outcomes.
The role
Reporting
You will be a member of the PMO team, working closely with Icebreaker One’s project managers. You will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of projects and secretariat functions as directed by the Programme Director, Head of Project Management and the Programme and Policy Manager.
Responsibilities
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Project administration
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Creating meeting templates, slide decks and documents
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Attend meetings to take meeting minutes
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Proof-reading project documents and artefacts
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Assisting the project manager with task management using the Jira tool and preparing meeting agendas
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Icebreaker One secretariat administration for Steering and Advisory Groups
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Preparation:
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Oversee diary management, meeting planning and scheduling
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Creating Zoom meetings
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Logistics, and room bookings for in person meetings/events
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managing and updating attendee tracking lists
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Prepare, collate and distribute meeting materials well in advance to attendees
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Creating voting forms for items needing endorsement
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Ensuring co-chairs are supported in meeting logistics
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Execution
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Host / managing Zoom/Teams for online meetings
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Attend meetings to take meeting minutes, and post-meeting cleaning up the notes afterwards (for easy reading)
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summarising outputs
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Tracking voting form responses and, if required, following up with individual members to ensure quorate is reached
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Post-AG wash up
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Writing, disseminating, and publishing Advisory and Steering Group minutes
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Writing/summarising, coordinating and sending post-event follow up emails and voting summary reports
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Updating the SG/AG action tracker log of actions, ensuring follow-up with action owners before each meeting.
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Inbox Management: Oversee the Secretariat mailbox to ensure effective communication, timely responses, and coordination of meetings, while maintaining organised records and distributing information as needed
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Public webinar and in person events administration
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Coordinating panellists, preparing agenda and slide deck templates
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Managing Eventbrite & calendar invitations, Zoom administration
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Assisting with the coordination of onsite logistics
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Participating in weekly Show & Tell meetings
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Additional ad hoc administrative tasks as appropriate
Results
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Ensuring the smooth running of IB1 projects, meetings and Steering and Advisory Groups
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Ensuring project managers and meeting participants have all the required information to carry out meetings and activities
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Demonstrable experience of:
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Attention to detail and administrative skills
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Ability to understand and take real-time notes in complex meetings
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Working with and in support of a group of team members
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Highly organised and capable of managing time and tasks effectively and independently
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Familiar with using and applying Google Suite/Workspace, Slack, Zoom, social media and other tools for working remotely and in the open
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The ability to work in a collegiate, collaborative and open environment
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Experience in supporting, coaching and delegating to junior administrators
Desirable
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A working knowledge of the UK’s Net Zero landscape
Our approach
Fundamental to the success of our programmes is that solutions are developed in collaboration with the sector, for the sector and by the sector.
Our Icebreaking approach underpins all our work and feeds into continuous iterative development.
Research sits at the heart of our systems-based approach and spans climate, finance, policy and industrial sectors (e.g. energy, water, transportation, built world, agriculture).
Our Data Services team deliver market-facing services, including Trust Frameworks
Our Membership, Community and Communications teams develop strategies that allow us to work in open, transparent ways and continuously seek industry feedback.
All work is delivered using an agile-based, modular and iterative approach that includes continuous feedback from research and open consultations. Feedback and documentation are published alongside responses and actions taken on our website.
All outputs, reports, developments and deliverables undergo internal quality assurance. Early-stage research is presented in a weekly Show and Tell for internal, external and peer feedback; fortnightly heartbeat sessions with clients and funders, checks on direction of travel and shows work early; sharing draft materials for feedback is core to our process.
Benefits of being an Icebreaker?
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Flexible working - to help you work around your needs and commitments we operate a four-day week, and don’t have work or meetings booked on a Friday.
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Remote working - we may all be working remotely but it doesn't get in the way of us working closely. Regardless of whether working remotely is by choice or by necessity - daily standups and regular work and non-work related hangouts mean you are connected to the team.
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Supportive working - Bring and share what you know as you’ll be working with people willing to learn and share knowledge. Foster support in getting the most of the virtual/remote TX from using GoogleDocs/GSuite to Show & Tell sessions
Apply today
Email your cover letter and CV/links to pages that show us what you have done, and can do, to help us achieve our mission
Applications must be received by 0900 GMT 2025-07-03
As a team, we are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture with diverse and balanced backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from everyone and will help to support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support. Before applying you will need to ensure you have the right to work in the UK and can provide documentary evidence of this.
The role does require the applicant to be able to work within a UK time zone
Full details are avaialble on our website
Our mission is to make data work harder to deliver net zero.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a brilliant Executive Assistant to join our team and play a central role in supporting our Chief Executive and governance functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, loves working with people at all levels, and wants to make a real impact at the heart of a professional membership body.
The voice of environmental health since 1883, CIEH is the professional body for environmental health representing nearly 8,000 members in the public, private and third sectors. Building on its rich heritage, CIEH ensures the highest standards of professional competence in its members, in the belief that through environmental health, people’s health can be improved. Our vision is “safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all”, and this role is key to helping us deliver our vision.
You’ll be the engine behind our Board and Committees, ensuring meetings run smoothly, papers are published on time, and actions are followed up. You’ll also support our governance processes—from elections and inductions to compliance and AGM planning. And as Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll manage diaries, coordinate briefings, and help drive forward key projects and events.
If you have strong experience in executive support, brilliant organisational and time management skills and the desire to be a key team member in a professional membership organisation then we would love to hear from you.
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Contract type: Permanent
- Location: Remote with 1-2 days per month travel to London Office
- Closing date: Thursday 3 July 2025
For more information, please see the job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Senior Data Officer, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing data flows into and out of our fundraising CRM. You will ensure accurate data coding to support month-end income reporting and enable timely and compliant Gift Aid claims.
If you are experienced in data management and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 30th June 2025
Interview date(s): TBC
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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Contract Type: Part-time (4 days per week – 0.8 FTE)
Salary: £30,000 FTE (pro rata for 0.8 = £24,000 per annum)
Location: Hybrid; Tues – Thurs in the NYJO office
Reports to: Marketing & Communications Manager and Head of Fundraising, with collaboration across the team
Application Deadline: 25th July 2025
Start Date: Mid August 2025
Job Purpose:
This is a dynamic and developmental role designed for a candidate with at least 1 years' experience in fundraising or marketing within an arts or charitable organisation. The role is split evenly across fundraising and marketing and communications and will contribute directly to NYJO’s growth and sustainability by supporting our external affairs through income generation, audience engagement, and public profile.
We are looking for a confident, creative and self-motivated individual who can manage their workload independently, communicate effectively with donors and audiences, and is excited to grow their skills in both fundraising and communications within a fast-moving, ambitious organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising (2 days per week)
Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding
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Conduct research and develop profiles on prospective trusts and statutory funders
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Draft briefing notes and maintain an up-to-date prospect pipeline
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Support grant administration: acknowledgements, processing, and internal logging
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Assist with preparation of Arts Council England reporting
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Draft small trust applications (up to £10k) with guidance from Head of Fundraising
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Help gather content, data and evidence to support medium/large bid development
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Lead the collation and drafting of funder reports
Individual Giving & Membership
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Administer NYJO’s membership scheme (renewals, fulfilment, member queries)
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Draft and distribute the Members’ newsletter, both digital and physical
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Organise cultivation events, manage RSVPs, support logistics and attend events
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Maintain donor records on our CRM Beacon in line with GDPR policies
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Support campaign delivery for fundraising initiatives (e.g. NYJO 60th, Big Give)
Development Support
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Coordinate fundraising proposals including content collation, layout and visuals
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Support the creation of fundraising collateral including impact case studies
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Contribute to donor communications and stewardship activity
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Assist with other tasks as required by the Head of Fundraising
Marketing & Communications (2 days per week)
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Support the creation, scheduling and distribution of engaging digital content (social media, e-newsletters, blog posts)
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Update and maintain website content related to news, projects, and events, and support with broader website updates and coordination with developers/designers
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Create compelling visual and written content aligned with NYJO’s brand identity
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Support the creation, scheduling and distribution of engaging digital content (social media, e-newsletters, blog posts)
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Update and maintain website content related to news, projects, and events
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Create compelling visual and written content aligned with NYJO’s brand identity
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Help coordinate campaign delivery across channels for performances, education work, and fundraising
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Assist with audience segmentation and analysis to refine communication strategies
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Contribute to PR and media liaison efforts
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Support planning and delivery of marketing campaigns for tours, digital events and initiatives
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Contribute to internal reporting on audience engagement and digital analytics
Additional Responsibilities:
In addition to the core fundraising and marketing duties, this role will take on several cross-functional and practical responsibilities that support NYJO’s operations and visibility:
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Provide light office management support, including liaising with suppliers, managing equipment (e.g., printers, scanners), and maintaining internal digital systems
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Carry out other ad hoc tasks as required in support of NYJO’s small, collaborative team environment
Person Specification:
Essential
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Minimum 1 year experience in a fundraising and marketing role within an arts or charity setting
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to manage competing priorities
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Confident working independently and proactively
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Experience with content creation for social media and email platforms
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Comfortable using CRM systems and digital tools (e.g. Beacon, Mailchimp, Canva, CMS)
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Strong attention to detail, especially in writing and data entry
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Enthusiastic about music, youth arts and social impact
Desirable
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Experience writing or supporting funding applications
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Understanding of GDPR and data protection
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Familiarity with arts sector fundraising or communications (e.g. ACE reporting, donor events)
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Graphic design or video editing skills
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Experience using analytics tools (Google Analytics, social platform insights)
Working at NYJO:
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4-day working week (0.8 FTE)
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Hybrid working environment with some flexibility
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Occasional evening/weekend event support with Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
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Opportunities for professional development and training
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Creative and collaborative working culture
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit:
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A CV (no more than 2 pages)
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A cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience matches the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
This is a dual-role position supporting both the Finance and HR functions of the charity. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budget management, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in finance who is looking to broaden their experience in HR.
What you will do
Finance
· Post transactions into our accounting software, Xero, ensuring that everything is accurately recorded and coded.
· Process and record financial transactions, including invoices, payments, card payments and expenses, and organise a twice- monthly pay run.
· Perform bank reconciliations.
· Manage the accounts mailbox.
· Complete the quarterly gift aid claims.
· Support the Head of Finance and Resources with the completion of the monthly management accounts, financial reporting and budgeting.
· Maintain financial and other administrative records, e.g. fixed asset register.
HR
· Maintain up-to-date employee records and keep our HR Information System (Breathe HR) up to date.
· Support the HR Lead by producing monthly or quarterly reports from Breathe HR.
· Support recruitment processes including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, obtaining references and assisting with onboarding and induction of new staff.
· Work with the HR Lead to ensure that HR policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with legislation.
· Organise mandatory training for staff and maintain training records.
· Support employee wellbeing initiatives and internal communications.
· Assist in the payroll process by providing accurate HR data to the finance team.
· Minute the People Committee meeting on a quarterly basis.
· Support for trustee meetings set up and diary management.
What you will bring to the team
· Experience working with accounting software, preferably Xero.
· Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
· Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate with a diverse range of colleagues.
· Highly competent with the MS Office suite (particularly Excel).
· Experience of maintaining spreadsheets.
· Self-motivated and proactive approach.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and with discretion.
Benefits
· Pension scheme with Scottish Widows
· Generous annual leave of 25 days’ holiday + three bonus days over Christmas and New Year + plus public holidays and your birthday off
· Employee benefits site with discounts on shopping, holidays and access to financial support
· Four wellbeing days a year
· A culture that is passionate about promoting equity, valuing diversity and working inclusively.
· All staff have confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
· All-staff events and team days.
· Eyecare scheme.
· Access to discounted shopping.
· A culture of recognition and celebration.
Flexibility
Our staff who live in or near London operate on a hybrid model, working in our office within South Bank University (one minute from Elephant and Castle tube station) on Mondays and Tuesdays. Full-time staff work in the office both those days and at home the rest of the week, while part-time staff who live in or near London are required to work in the office on one of those days, and at home for the rest of the week. We also have staff outside London who are fully home-based. We would ideally like the Finance and HR Officer to work in the London office on either Monday or Tuesday (or both if they would prefer that) but we are flexible as to when in the week the remainder of the hours are worked, provided that there is a consistent working pattern each week.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Working Chance values everyone as an individual – our employees and volunteers, our clients and all the other stakeholders we come into contact with in the delivery of our work. Harnessing difference creates a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, their talents are fully utilised, and organisational and personal goals are met.
Safer Recruitment
Working Chance is committed to providing a safe environment for all those who work at and with Working Chance. The safe recruitment of all those who undertake work here is the first step to ensuring that we are fulfilling this commitment. All positions at Working Chance are offered subject to the following conditions:
· Receipt of satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or voluntary work.
· A Basic Disclosure Check.
· Proof of your identity and that you are legally entitled to work in the UK.
Working Chance actively encourages and supports the employment of people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We want to be representative of the people we are here for, so we prioritise lived experience when we recruit for new colleagues. Please see our Recruitment of People with Lived Experience Policy.
While we recognise the growing role of AI tools, we believe that your genuine insights and experiences are key to understanding who you are and the value you can bring to our organisation. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants to provide information that reflect their own thoughts and reflections. Your individuality matters most to us, and AI-generated answers may limit your opportunity to stand out.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
About The Role
We’re seeking a dynamic individual to support Medair UK’s engagement with trusts and foundations in the United Kingdom. Over the last 5 years income from trusts and foundations has gone from strength to strength increasing by 230% and the successful candidate will be part of the small team responsible for increasing this key area of funding. You will be an integral part of this growing Christian charity. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by driving forward our relationships with UK trusts and foundations.
About You
You will be a positive and solution focused fundraiser, ready to take initiative and embrace challenging targets. Ideally you will have experience in growing income from trust and foundations from both longstanding and new potential partners, or be able to demonstrate highly relevant transferable experience. You will be capable of compiling strong fundraising proposals; produce high quality reports; partner with financial colleagues in preparing complex budgets and financial reports. A compelling written communicator, you will have a keen understanding of the humanitarian sector, and of what motivates trusts and foundations to support this work.
Key Activity Areas
Lead Generation
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Be responsible for account management of caseload of mid-range Trusts & Foundations.
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Work collaboratively with the Engagement Manager, Engagement Support Officer and volunteers in the identification, approach and management of UK Trusts and Foundations.
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Regularly research and review opportunities for building potential relationships with prospective Trusts and Foundations and progressing relationships and applications with them through compelling communications.
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Work with existing networks and contacts to identify and approach potential trusts and foundations and develop relationships with key decision makers there
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Identify and pursue opportunities to increase income from existing Trust and Foundation relationships
Communications and Management
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Work towards an agreed target each year of engaged trusts and related income, both restricted project and unrestricted funds.
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Write compelling cases for support and proposals in order to secure grants
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Effectively work with internal contacts throughout the global Medair organisation in the preparation of approved proposals, reports and supporting financial and impact information
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Manage Medair’s engagement plan, initiating and delivering creative touchpoints throughout the year for all of Medair’s trust and foundation partners, as well as building relationships with trustees and representatives through video, online meetings, events and face-2-face opportunities
Planning, monitoring and pipeline management
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Maintain a good record of the application pipeline and CRM (salesforce), monitoring application output, income targets, fund allocations and reporting deadlines.
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Ensuring all grants from trusts and foundations are correctly allocated to Medair programmes, with the appropriate grant card on Medair’s project management platform and maintaining good contact with country programmes and finance partners throughout the lifecycle of Medair UK co-funded projects.
Internal Liaison
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Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders
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Work collaboratively with finance colleagues in the preparation and approval of budgets and reports.
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Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with other fundraisers within Medair international and the affiliate offices, readily sharing proposals, reports and information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality & impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes & Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.
It’s an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new strategy! This role brings together the best of our previous Project Officer & Project Leader roles shifting responsibility for delivery into our full-time staff team. This is an investment in building the quality and impact of our programmes and we’re hiring for multiple positions to complete our team of Youth Development Leads.
Contract: Permanent – (probationary period of 6 months)
Location: London or Manchester. Hybrid working with project delivery in and around region
Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 pro rata
Hours and Annual Leave:
- Full time:
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2 positions in London
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37.5 hours a week with a mixed working pattern: School term time: approximately 3 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays: 9:00-17:30
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29 days per year annual leave - maximum of 5 days to be taken in school term time
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Part-time (0.8)
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2 positions available: 1 position in London and 1 position in Manchester (potential for Manchester position to be full time)
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30 hours a week Tuesday - Friday with a mixed working pattern: School term time: approximately 2 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays: 9:00-17:30
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23 days per year annual leave - maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time
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Application deadline:
- London Applicants: 9am Thursday 10th July
- Manchester Applicants: 9am Thursday 17th July
For the full job description, person specification and background information, please download our information pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Service Charge Analyst
£43,000 | East London | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Gateway Housing Association
Robertson Bell are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Gateway Housing Association in their search for a Service Charge Analyst to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis. Gateway are uniquely the largest Sheltered Housing provider in Tower Hamlets and were the first registered provider of older persons shared ownership in the borough. They are particularly proud of their new build properties for leasehold, shared ownership and direct sale, which are low-density and high-quality.
They are seeking an organised, diligent Service Charge professional to support on the technical side of the Service Charge lifecycle and improve processes within the department. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and supporting donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small, collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing a mix of transactional and more advanced duties, proactive in ensuring the key points in the yearly Service Charge cycle run smoothly.
Role Responsibilities:
- Undertake assigned processing, accounting, monitoring, control and review of service charge income and costs on a periodic basis.
- Review service charge income and costs monthly to ensure they have been charged to the correct scheme and fully investigate and resolve any principal variances and anomalies identified (e.g., miscoding’s, duplications).
- Prepare periodic reconciliations of service charge income and costs on a scheme/block level and with the preparation of annual service charge estimates and actuals processes for all tenures.
- Resolve service charge queries from internal and external customers.
- Complete assigned elements of strategic delivery projects across the organization, particularly relating to service charge specific projects.
- Ensure consistent apportionment and allocation of scheme costs in mixed tenure blocks and other complex schemes and regular monitoring, control and analysis of such costs.
- Implement and embed key service charge systems and processes as part of the organisation wide service charge improvement project.
Person Specification:
- Experience in service charge computation, accounting and analysis, including preparation of service charge budgets, estimates and actuals
- Robust understanding of residential service charge management, including current legislative requirements and sector best practice
- Strong organisational skills, able to control and deliver a range of tasks to strict deadlines
- Social housing experience.
- Experience of working with third parties, the wider community, and other external partners including managing agents
This is a hybrid position based out of Mile End. The closing date for applications is on the 15th July with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 21st July.
Applications will be under continuous review before then so please don’t delay in submitting your CV for consideration!
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!
STEM Learning’s vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning.
To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.
Reporting to the Project Lead, the Account Management Officer will manage relationships with STEM Learning’s valued funders while working to ambitious targets, ensuring they have an exceptional experience.
This role will be mostly home-based, with an office day every week at either London (City) or York University (walking distance from York city centre). Travel for meetings will be expensed. The National STEM Learning Centre based at York University is a unique and impressive teacher CPD venue, mirroring the modern classroom and laboratory facilities, as well as housing their inspirational resources centre.
Key responsibilities for the Account Management Officer role include:
- Stewardship of Funders: Manage and streamline communications with STEM Learning’s growing group of funders.
- Creative Engagement: Develop innovative ways to engage with funders, including strategic partnerships, commercial activities, and employee engagement through the STEM Ambassadors programme.
- Effective Communication: Correspond with funders using creative and engaging methods.
- Creating “Wow” Moments: Build personal connections between funders and STEM Learning’s mission.
- Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders to ensure effective partnership delivery.
- Impact Evidence: Leverage STEM Learning’s impact evidence and collaborate with the Evaluation Team.
- Growth and Renewals: Ensure the growth and renewal of existing partnerships.
- New Partnerships: Work with the Fundraising Development team on pitches and ensure a smooth handover of new wins.
Ideal skills and experience:
- Track record in building and sustaining exceptional relationships with supporters and funders
- Strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and tenacity
- Excellent communication skills and collaboration are a must
- Specialist knowledge of the trends and developments in the sector completed through relevant training is desirable. In the role, you will need to stay up to date on relevant press and industry news.
- You’ll also be an outstanding advocate for STEM Learning and the ENTHUSE Charity, embodying their values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
- If you are a proactive and innovative individual with a passion for STEM education, we want to hear from you!
Employee benefits
STEM Learning offer an exceptional benefits package, which includes:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 5 days leave can be carried over to the following leave year)
- Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 15%
- Private health care via Benenden Health plus Healthcare Cash Plan and Dental Plan
- Annual salary review
- Electric Car Benefit Scheme via Tusker
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Gourmet Society and tastecard dining cards (incl. 2 for 1, 50% off food bill and 25% off total bill)
- Kids Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
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