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Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller to join our team. You will join us on a full-time contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,000 pa, plus benefits.
The role is based at our head office in Bethnal Green with the option of Hybrid working after a probationary period.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
As an employer we are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
About our Credit Controller role:
To succeed in this Credit Controller role, you’ll need proven experience in credit control or accounts receivable. Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with clients. Good working knowledge of finance systems and Excel. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that positively affects people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Control & Income:
- Proactively chase outstanding invoices via phone and email to ensure timely payment
- Maintain accurate records of communication with debtors
- Monitor the aged debt report and escalate high-risk accounts further to the Operations director
- Prepare and present regular debtor reports and commentary to the Head of Income and Senior Management team
- Resolve invoice queries by liaising with internal teams and clients
- Process incoming payments and allocate accurately to customer accounts
- Assist with reconciliation of income across various revenue streams and cost centres
What we’re looking for in our ideal Credit Controller:
- Proven experience in credit control
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative and solutions-focused approach
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
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Prospect Research Manager
Location: Head Office (Regents Park) - Hybrid
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £14,700 per annum (£36,750 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time
Business Area: Enabling Functions and Professional Services
At ZSL, we are working to restore wildlife and create a world where nature thrives. To achieve this bold vision, we rely on the support of an engaged and growing community of philanthropists who share our passion for protecting the natural world. The Prospect Research Manager will be instrumental in identifying and unlocking the potential of these supporters.
This strategic role sits at the heart of our development team, building and maintaining a data-led pipeline of high-impact donors to advance ZSL’s conservation science, fieldwork, and education. By leading on prospect research, philanthropic analysis, and network mapping, the postholder will help ensure ZSL’s fundraising efforts are focused, proactive, and aligned with our organisational priorities.
Following the implementation of a new CRM system, the Prospect Research Manager will also play a key role in embedding best practices in data management and prospecting across the team. From crafting research tools to spotting new funding opportunities, this role will directly support the success of ZSL’s fundraising programmes and, ultimately, our mission to save wildlife around the world.
This is a part-time role, with the option of working either 2 days (15 hours) or 3 days (21.5 hours) per week. We are happy to offer flexibility across the working week, and the specific days and schedule can be agreed with the successful candidate to ensure a good fit for both the individual and the team.
There is an expectation to attend the office once per week as well as any required in person meetings.
The full-time equivalent (FTE) salary for this role is £36,750, which equates to a pro-rata salary of:
£14,700 for 15 hours per week
£21,045 for 21.5 hours per week
Key responsibilities:
Prospect Research & Pipeline Development: Conduct high-quality, targeted prospect research to identify and support new fundraising opportunities across ZSL’s priority income streams: institutional fundraising, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.
Strategic Prospect Development: Collaborate with the leadership team to shape and implement a robust prospect development strategy that aligns with ZSL’s organisational goals and long-term fundraising ambitions.
Insightful Donor Intelligence: Create detailed research briefings, biographies, and insight reports to support donor cultivation, stewardship, and strategic engagement planning.
Tools, Processes & Compliance: Support the continuous improvement of prospect management tools and systems, ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to relevant codes of practice.
About You
- Experience in wealth screening, capacity assessment and affinity analysis to provide propensity scoring.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and how it applies to prospect research and development (e.g. GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice).
- Experience of successfully implementing a prospect development strategy to support increasing and diversifying income.
- Proven experience in identifying and conducting detailed research on high-net-worth individuals, trusts and corporates for the higher education / charity sector.
- Evidenced track record of supporting fundraisers with insights in fundraising to achieve six or seven figure donations.
- Experience of using databases within fundraising for prospect management and reporting and making appropriate data management recommendations (Tessitura would be an advantage).
- Knowledge of the principles of philanthropic analysis, relationship mapping and connections, and what makes a good fundraising prospect.
- Demonstrable ability to engage, share expertise, and appropriately challenge senior stakeholders, including CEO with strong interpersonal skills and discretion.
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
Closing Date: 30th July 2025
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
SPORTS EXECUTIVE
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum pro rata
Reports to: Proposition Manager
Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK (quarterly travel will be required to London, as well as events all across the UK through out the year)
Employment type: Fixed-term contract until end of April 2026
Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours)
Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Please also note: we may close this role early if we receive enough interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone innovative and ambitious, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Sports Executive. This is a unique opportunity to support a varied portfolio of high-value sporting events for Cancer Research UK including events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, RideLondon-Essex 100 and Action Challenge Ultra Series. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver events which will not only be remembered by the participants and supporters but will also raise millions of pounds to fund our lifesaving research.
This is an exciting role with varied responsibilities which will help to develop and shape their careers. There is an expectation of some evening and weekend work to support our fantastic events all over the UK, but you will be eligible for time off in lieu.
What will I be doing?
Working with the Sports Manager, account managing and developing various high-value relationships with 3rd party event partners across the portfolio
Work with the sports marketing team to inform the development of the Sports Team PR and social marketing plan with particular focus on our key events
Proposing stretching sponsorship income and recruitment targets
Responsible for creating and managing Sports Team web pages and social media pages and producing innovative and bespoke content that is user friendly across all devices and briefing in social priorities
Working in collaborate with our Event Delivery Team to support the planning and delivery of "On the day experiences", working with our operation teams and 3rd party event organisers to coordinate this.
Managing annual cycle of each event within portfolio including managing the online registration platforms, updating event pages, opening/closing events and supporting on-the-day activities at events
Through sector networking & tracking, establishing a solid understanding of our competitors and regularly conducting analysis that can be used to benefit the Sports Team as a whole
Develop internal relationships with multiple teams across Cancer Research UK to maximise our internal Sports Team brand
Play a key part in our Cancer Research UK on the day team for a number of Sports events (on weekends) nationally - such as the London Marathon, the Great North Run and other mass participantion events.
What skills are we looking for?
Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and influencing them in order to advance individual or organisational goals
Ability to manage challenging stakeholders effectively
Experience of managing website content and using CRM systems
Experience of developing and delivering new business opportunities
Good strategic thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience working with IT databases
Good analytical and reporting skills
Proven ability to manage own time effectively and can work well under pressure
Proven ability of agreeing and meeting financial targets
Willing to work some unsociable hours, travelling extensively and staying away from home during the event delivery season when necessary.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Civils Engineer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a rare opportunity for a skilled civil engineer with site and contract management experience to join our iconic and heritage-rich organisation.
You’ll lead engineering projects across some of London’s most treasured green spaces, playing a vital role in preserving and enhancing historic landscapes for the millions who enjoy them every year.
What’s more, with access to a great range of benefits, beautiful office surroundings, and a highly supportive environment, you’ll be able to further your professional development while helping protect and future-proof the essential infrastructure of world-famous public parks.
The Role
As a Civils Engineer, you will lead the management and maintenance of civil infrastructure across the Royal Parks estate.
With responsibility for a diverse and historic landscape, you will oversee a range of engineering and drainage projects and deliver expert guidance to the Estates and Works Teams while supporting the Facilities Management contract.
Your work will involve a mix of project administration and site-based inspections, including condition surveys, technical reporting, and contractor oversight.
From resurfacing footpaths and improving drainage to managing reservoir compliance, you’ll ensure infrastructure is maintained to the highest safety and quality standards while balancing value and heritage considerations.
Additionally, you will:
- Audit the monthly road and footpath.
- Manage the Annual Reservoir inspections
- Manage bridge and culvert inspections.
- Manage cyclical maintenance programmes
- Oversee civil engineering projects from procurement through to completion
- Prepare annual budgets and manage expenditure reporting
- Advise on cost-effective repair strategies and maintain the asset register
About You
To be considered as a Civils Engineer, you will need:
- Proven design and site management experience in civil engineering
- Knowledge and experience of contract management
- Experience of report writing and the ability to present reports to a high standard
- Experience of establishing and managing recurring maintenance programmes
- Knowledge of road, footpath, drainage, revetment and bridge maintenance
- A sound understanding of relevant legislation and technical matters relating to drainage and highways management
- A degree, HND or HNC in Civil Engineering or a related field
Other organisations may call this role Civil Engineer, Civil Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Civil Infrastructure Engineer, Structural Engineer, Site Engineer, or Planning Engineer.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Civils Engineer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll be responsible for the effective provision of comprehensive HR services for XLP, develop highly effective relationships across the team, maintaining a real understanding of their challenges and opportunities. You’ll partner with Line Managers on a range of HR duties encompassing the entire employee life cycle, including implementing an HR software platform and reporting, employee relations case work, safer recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, staff training and development and more. You’ll ensure we recruit and retain excellent staff to ensure we’re giving our best for young people.
You’ll be happy to manage all aspects of HR and the employee lifecycle, and not be afraid to work autonomously and get stuck in.
Clinical research is an essential element in ensuring new treatments are rapidly and safely translated to clinical use to transform the lives of people with cystic fibrosis. Nine years ago, the Trust set up an ambitious programme of work to broaden the reach of trials to all people with cystic fibrosis in the UK, the Clinical Trials Accelerator Platform (CTAP). CTAP is a national cystic fibrosis clinical trials network which has created the infrastructure (network of CTAP centres) and funded additional research capacity (trial coordinators) to support NHS Cystic Fibrosis centres to grow their clinical trial portfolio. This in turn has increased the number of clinical trial opportunities for the UK CF community, and improved access to the newest therapies for people living with cystic fibrosis.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Network Coordinator to join the CTAP coordinating team as maternity cover. The postholder will oversee the coordination of the four CTAP regional clinical trial networks which sit within the main CTAP programme. This role will play an important role in overseeing the smooth running of the CTAP regional networks in addition to providing support and guidance relating to the referral of patients for clinical trial participation.
To be the right candidate, you will:
- Have experience of working within the area of clinical trials in some capacity for the NHS, a university, research funder or a commercial sponsor
- Have an in-depth understanding of the clinical research landscape, particularly in the context of a national/disease-specific clinical trials network
- Understand the relevant regulations surrounding clinical trials in the UK
- Have strong project management and communication skills
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 3 August 2025
In view of the summer holiday period, interviews have been scheduled for Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September 2025
We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this. We do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for our roles.
No agencies please
For more information about the role and how to apply:
For more information about the role and how to apply: For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
REF-222 790
Challenge Events Fundraiser
Ref: REQ004370
£30,535 a year
London, E15 2GW/Hybrid Working
(Please note that due to the nature of this role, at least one day a week in the office is required.)
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information please visit our website.
We are looking for a Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team at Scope.
As the Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will support the Challenge events team in delivering Scope’s Challenge events Fundraising strategy. This is a busy role in a small team.
The role
The role has a combination of responsibilities across product management and challenge event fundraising.
You will:
- be responsible for end-to-end management of some fundraising events and products in the portfolio.
- manage relationships with individuals, groups and organisations fundraising for Scope.
- have a stewardship focus and put our supporters first when developing supporter journeys or materials.
- provide administrative support to the team, assist in the innovation and growth of our challenge events programme as well as event logistics and stewardship.
About you
This is a busy role in a small team. So, we need someone who is comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working with many stakeholders.
You will:
- have experience in fundraising, ideally in challenge events or similar.
- have experience in developing stewardship and engagement communications.
- have a basic understanding of fundraising principles and practices, including fundraising compliance and data protection.
- have experience in managing projects to meet deadlines. Ideally within a challenge events setting.
- be creative, collaborative and organised.
- be able to work efficiently in a busy environment, deal with conflicting priorities and manage own workload.
- be passionate about supporter experience and raising funds to enable Scope to continue the work that we do.
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Wednesday 30 July 2025.
Purpose of the Job
UK Youth is seeking an exceptional Project and Events Manager to drive the logistical planning, launch and delivery of the Joined Up Institute. Building on the success of the Joined Up Summit, the Joined Up Institute will be a groundbreaking year-round learning opportunity for practitioners across the youth, education, employment, health, social care, youth justice, business, government, and civil society sectors united by a common mission: to transform opportunities and outcomes for young people through cross-sector collaboration and evidence-based solutions.
Reporting to the Network Development Consultant, you will be responsible for providing the technical and operational expertise to ensure the successful delivery of key convening events that form part of the Joined Up Institute learning journey. You will work closely with the Director of Network Delivery and a cross functional project team to coordinate all aspects of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the events and providing wider project management support as needed. The role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with strong project management skills and experience delivering complex, innovative large-scale events.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Management, Planning and Co-ordination
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Stakeholder Management and Communication
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Event Management and Logistics
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Budget and Resource Management
Experience we're after
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Proven experience in project management, with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects
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Proven experience in successfully planning, delivering and managing large, complex or an ongoing series of events (e.g. a professional development programme)
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Experience of working with young people/ youth sector and understand the challenges they face
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Experience of connecting cross sector networks and understand the challenges and opportunities in this space
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Experience of using digital platforms (CRM/stakeholder management systems) to engage networks and communities
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Monitoring and evaluation experience and an understanding of the importance of data in decision making
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
- Closing date for applications will be 28th July 2025 at 9am
- Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 4th August 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Press and Communications Officer
Position Type: Permanent/Full time
Reports to: Founder/Chief Executive
Salary: £35,000
Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD
Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)
Pension: School Food Matters pays 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days
School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year
Job Purpose
· To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools
· To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (print, TV/Radio, digital)
· To develop and maintain our vibrant social media presence
Key Tasks include
· Writing and reviewing editorial, case study and blog content to maintain SFM’s voice
· Work with our Web Developer to maintain the School Food Matters website
· Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media
· Helping to maintain up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts on Airtable
· Produce, edit and co-ordinate video and visual content across SFM’s projects
· Working closely with the Chief Executive on media campaigns
· Ensuring that we maintain a vibrant social media presence (BlueSky, Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook)
· Managing and maintaining our photo library (Google photos)
· Ensure website is up to date by liaising with project teams for new content
· Understanding and disseminating new processes and functionality of the new website
· Managing our Google Ad grant and ensuring that our ads remain effective
· Tracking our impact on social media and preparing media reports for Trustee Meetings (four per year)
· Liaising with partner organisations for joint marketing of our projects
· Working with the Chief Executive to produce and distribute our newsletters
· Adding press articles to the website and social media
· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
· The Senior Press and Communications Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person Specification
Essential
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials
· Experience of getting media coverage
· Strong understanding of using social media to engage audiences and achieve campaign goals
· An eye for design and strong grasp of branding, with experience creating visuals using tools like Canva
· Comfortable using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content — we use Drupal
· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education
· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation
· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity
Desirable
· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations
· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers
· Digital campaigning and social networking skills
· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative
· Skills in capturing and editing photo and/or video content to support communications work
· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Learning and Engagement Officer (SEN) to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,480.03 per annum.
This is a Hybrid role.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Purpose of the Learning and Engagement Officer role:
As our Learning and Engagement Officer,
Key responsibilities of our Learning and Engagement Officer include:
- Deliver daily programmed activities encompassing both formal and informal learning
- Develop Learning and Engagement (L&E) activities and resources for both formal and informal learners of all ages and abilities
- Ensure administration and organisation of all L&E activities is developed and delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget
- Lead on Museum-initiated or partner events as required
- Lead on term-time provision for the under-fives
- Support the development and delivery of a high standard of visitor experience
- Be fully active in the research, development and delivery of all elements of Learning and Engagement activities on site, offsite and online. This will include public demonstrations and presentations, class facilitation and tours
- Keep up to date with developments in the National Curriculum and with the Learning and Engagement provision in other museums
- In a manner consistent with the Museum’s shared values, work with L&E staff and volunteers and with staff and volunteers across departments to create or support innovative and engaging activities and resources which reduce barriers to learning
- Assist with the processing of L&E team bookings, producing accurate timetables for school activities and other events
- Collate data and report as required on areas including performance, targets and individual key tasks. Assist with research and evaluation projects
- Consult with schools and other partners to ensure the Museum is meeting their need.
Provide suitable feedback mechanisms, collate feedback, identify areas for improvement and
ensure ‘lessons learned’ are shared with colleagues - Provide effective, timely reporting both in writing and through presentations and discussion as required
- Maintain relevant pages of the Museum website, produce promotional materials as required and contribute to the Museum’s social media output
- Monitor the availability of consumable resources, ensuring supplies are ordered in good time
- Assume devolved responsibility for budget management when required
- Contribute actively to risk management for the department
- Contribute to staff and volunteer training and development programmes.
- Lead on Special Educational Needs (SEN) related activities whilst fully participating in all other areas of the teams’ work
What we are looking for in our Learning and Engagement Officer:
- Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering formal or informal learning activities
- Experience of working with children
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills
- Experience of developing accessible learning activities for SEN audiences
- Knowledge of current H&S regulation including Safeguarding
- Knowledge of / interest in the history and current role of the RAF
- Knowledge of the educational context in which museum learning takes place in the UK
- Knowledge of developments in and the potential of digital and online learning
- Excellent Microsoft Office software skills
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2025
Interviews will take place on: 12 August 2025
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
The Global Foundations & Institutional Donors team is comprised of 12 colleagues working with either Institutional Donors or Foundations based in Copenhagen, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva and Kyiv. DRC funds come from a variety of sources - institutional donors such as the European Commission, UN agencies, and bilateral humanitarian and development funding envelopes from major donor countries, but increasingly also foundations - both Danish and International. Together with the rest of the department, the GFID team is working to increase DRC’s capacity and ambition to scope, expand, deepen, and strengthen partnerships and fundraising activities.
About the job
As Senior Partnership Advisor you will be part of the Global Foundation and Institutional Donors section (GFID) working directly with the Head of Global Foundation and Institutional Donors, colleagues based in HQ, DRC Representations in Geneva, Brussels and Berlin, and regionally with the Regional Business Development Coordinators. Your overall responsibility will be to support DRC’s capacity strengthening to maintain and improve donor relationships and fundraising efforts.
The Senior Partnership Advisor oversees the engagement and fundraising efforts focusing primarily on FCDO and the UK-based foundations, potentially there would also be some coverage of non-core donors like Irish Aid, Jersey Aid etc. You are tasked with undertaking analyses, elaborating donor intelligence, to inform and advise senior management and colleagues about partnership development as well as fundraising opportunities.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Strategy
- Support design and advancement of the global donor engagement strategy based on the FCDOs’ donor trends and priorities, (and relevant non-core donors).
- Mapping and scoping of UK-based foundations with the support of the wider GFID team.
- Lead the development of donor-specific engagement action plans for the FCDO and relevant foundations and steer their implementation.
Partnership Engagement
- Lead on a strong and strategic partnership between DRC and FCDO at capital level and UK-based Foundations and engage proactively with FCDO (and relevant non-core donors) to address challenges and opportunities related to DRC’s partnership at global level and inform/advise ROs/COs accordingly. Develop tools and guidance to support engagement with FCDO
- Provide support and expertise to DRC country and regional operations on the partnership.
- Represent DRC in dialogues with core donors on regulatory frameworks and actively participate in relevant events and coordination mechanisms with peer organisations or other networks and platforms.
Donor intelligence and knowledge management
- Monitor and analyse relevant trends and donor intelligence and provide strategic advice on possible impact and ways to adapt across all levels of the organization for FCDO, relevant UK foundations and /or non-core donors).
- Develop qualitative and quantitative analyses to feed into donor trends and global donor analyses, lessons learned, and other dissemination documents.
Partnership Management – externally and internally
- For FCDO funding, develop tools, platforms, and internal workflows for efficient strategic donor compliance (this includes maintaining DRC Insite donor pages, updating and publishing internal guidance tools such as Donorpedias, fact sheets etc.).
- Strengthen capacities of Grants Management Unit staff on FCDO policies and guidelines.
Occasional travel will be expected to DRC HQ, DRC representations or DRC country offices
About you
To excel in this role, you will have natural communication and social skills, including networking and the ability to influence. You are comfortable navigating internal stakeholders horizontally and vertically, and representing DRC externally with donors, peer organisations and in other forums.
You have strong knowledge of FCDO’s structure and funding priorities, including regulatory frameworks and contracting. This role calls for someone who is both a “thinker” and a “doer” - an ability to work on strategic-level analyses while being detailed as well as being results and service-oriented.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- Documented extensive experience with institutional donors and donor engagement, and in particular, FCDO
- Experience in engaging with philanthropic and private sector foundations
- Understanding of the links between compliance and building the image of a go-to organisation for donors
- Strong relationship building skills and proactive approach to partnership building and nurturing
- Experience with networking and representation at all levels
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to identify, address and communicate the core of an issue, even if very complex
- Experience in working in an international, multicultural work environment, experience at country or regional level
- Master’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent in experience.
- The position is based in London. If the candidate is not already in London, you will need to be open to relocating.
Desirable
- Network among UK-based Foundations or experience working for or leading partnerships with UK-based Foundations
- Professional proficiency in languages other than English is an asset
We offer
Contract length: Initially 12 months, with a possibility of extension
Work location: London
Start date: October 1st, 2025
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: August 10th, 2025 more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
We expect to conduct the interviews in the week starting August 18th.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always with a focus on the unique needs of women and girls. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, we now work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout the U.S., Europe and Latin America.
The Global Advocacy & Influence Department is a dynamic team that uses the power of IRC’s ideas to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC’s clients. From the drivers of conflict to the needs displaced people, the team partners with politicians, policy makers and civil society to bring these solutions to life. We take pride in being solutions-oriented and creative. We are precise in our tactics, and messages. We lead change year over year, knowing that system change takes dedicated focus while maintaining the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Finally, we are collaborative, working not only with programs, strategy, research and innovation, and communications teams across the IRC, but also externally, constantly seeking to new ideas and perspectives from others in the humanitarian sector and beyond.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
Job Overview
As the Advocacy Officer, you are responsible for building the profile, influence and credibility of IRC’s work with UK politicians, political parties and opinion formers on our humanitarian and development issues. You will be delivering our influence strategies and identifying strategic lobbying opportunities and enabling colleagues to exploit them fully through the use of innovative and creative tactics that help IRC stand out in a crowded arena. You will support building critical strategic relationships to help deliver on IRC’s objectives in parliament. You will contribute fresh insights and analysis to inform IRC’s influence approaches, tactics, and messages.
Major Responsibilities:
- Advocacy Strategy: Support in delivering advocacy strategies, collaborating with the Advocacy Manager, policy leads, public advocacy and communications colleagues, to advance IRC’s key advocacy objectives.
- Political and policy monitoring: Analyse and report on relevant political and policy trends and regularly communicate across external relations teams.Expand IRC’s political reach by tracking and analysing shifting government positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues. Track political processes and profile opportunities / events; including bills, select committee inquiries, and other parliamentary and political developments.
- Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining relationships with a core group of political champions in and around Westminster, whilst raising IRC’s profile and awareness of our positions on key issues among a wider political audience in order to increase our ability to deliver policy change.
- Political engagement: Developing and providing regular written or oral briefings to MPs, Peers, government officials, and other decision makers on key policies and campaigns. Producing specific asks to parliamentarians on a regular basis – parliamentary questions, debate contributions etc.
- Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to craft public advocacy in the UK. Support team in developing communications strategy and develop materials for advocacy targets, including digital/social content and take actions.
- Teamwork: Support a positive team culture by acting openly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues in their work and sharing credit with others where appropriate.
- Steward Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: both in the culture of IRC, as well as in the policy solutions we develop and the ways we wield influence.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to: Advocacy Manager
Internal contacts: Policy and Advocacy colleagues, Communications, Technical Excellence leads; International Programs leads, External Relations Department
External contacts: Parliamentarians, government officials, key opinion formers, think tanks and sector colleagues in the UK.
Job Requirements:
Work experience:
- Experience in delivering advocacy strategies in the UK. 2 years + of experience working on development and humanitarian issues.
Demonstrated skills and competencies:
- Proven success in delivering successful strategies that influence/impact on legislative and executive policy.
- Good understanding of relevant the UK’s political structures and processes, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives.
- Ability to innovatively and creatively apply influencing techniques and tactics to consistently make IRC stand out from the crowd in Westminster, Whitehall and with other key international stakeholders.
- Knowledge of development and humanitarian issues in the UK.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with parliamentarians and colleagues in the humanitarian and development fields.
- Strong writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers.
- Experience of developing effective working relationships with colleagues, and working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Ability to work quickly against deadlines.
- Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues, and balance competing demands.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting FareShare in recruiting for a Digital Marketing Manager who will join this amazing organisation in a strategic management role requiring vision, and the ability to inspire and guide a high performing team.
The UK's leading food distribution charity, FareShare, works across an extensive network to strengthen communities by taking the millions of tonnes of good food wasted by the food industry each year and redistributing it to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups. Powering school breakfast clubs, older people's lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes to make a difference, FareShare's work has an enormous impact on the lives of the millions of individuals in the UK who are struggling to afford to eat while tackling the environmental impact of food waste.
Digital Marketing Manager
Contract: Permanent, full time role (35 hours per week)
Salary: £39,414 to £41,488
Location: Hybrid - home based with ideally at least one day per week in the London office at Old Street
Closing date for applications: midnight on Thursday 7th August
First stage interviews: week commencing 18th August
Second stage interviews: week commencing 25th August
As Digital Marketing Manager, you will lead FareShare's digital marketing function, and will deliver ambitious, insight-driven initiatives that drive engagement, grow audiences and maximise impact.
You will be responsible for setting the direction for all digital campaigns including across paid media, organic content, email journeys, SEO, and analytics. You will manage a small team of two and work closely with colleagues from across the organisation.
Core responsibilities will include:
- Digital strategy and performance, including the development and implementation of integrated campaigns across social, search, email and web; and of setting and monitoring KPIs for engagement, traffic and conversion as well as tracking channel and campaign performance
- Social media and content, including management of all organic and paid social activity. You'll be responsible for content calendars, copy, creative direction and reporting as well as leading the development of engaging digital content for the website and identifying new opportunities to grow engagement, reach and help meet policy goals
- Overseeing email marketing and audience journeys, including of the strategy and delivery of all email activities targeting supporters and stakeholders. You'll work with your team to develop segmentation strategies, automated journeys, and A/B testing plans to improve performance, and ensure GDPR compliance and supporter-centric communication
- Digital advertising, including leading all digital advertising activity, including Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn
- Website and UX, including monitoring user behaviour and propose data-led improvements to web structure and content
- Network and internal support, including supporting the digital capacity of FareShare's network partners through the provision of toolkits, templates, and training; and by championing digital marketing across the organisation, collaborating across teams
- Line-manage and support the development of the Digital Marketing Officer and Email Marketing Officer, providing clear objectives, regular feedback, and opportunities for learning and development
This is a senior strategic role within the team as well as a key position within the organisation, and is a fantastic opportunity to join a charity during an exciting time and to work with a wonderful team.
We would love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience of designing and delivering multi-channel digital campaigns at scale
- Demonstrable experience in a senior digital marketing role across all primary channels
- Strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in campaign planning, delivery, and optimisation
- Strong analytical skills and experience using GA4, Looker Studio, or similar for reporting and insight
- Strong copywriting and content planning skills, with an eye for visual storytelling
- Knowledge of SEO/SEM, digital advertising platforms, and audience segmentation
- Experience in email marketing strategy and CRM systems (e.g. Active Campaign, Mailchimp)
- Strong leadership and people management experience
- Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects through to delivery
- Passion for FareShare's mission and understanding of how digital drives social impact
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
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.
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GUCE Communications Manager Role
Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy supplies. Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all. We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for local communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.
We are seeking a Communications Manager for one day per week. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in communications and marketing campaigns to join our small but expanding team. We are looking to extend reach, build our network and develop a stronger online presence across our different project areas.
The role will include the development and execution of a Communications and Marketing Strategy for the organisation. Alongside the strategic planning of our comms work, the role will also include creating materials and content for campaigns to engage members of the public, potential partners, funders and investors.
As our Communications Manager you will play a leading role in delivering our contribution to the two-year National Lottery funded project ‘Community Energy People’.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Developing and executing a Communications and Marketing Strategy, to build GUCE's brand, support existing project events, hiring, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives.
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Assisting the Development Officer and PM in communications to stakeholders and the public for projects, using the REGEN guide as the basis.
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Ensuring a steady flow of social media content that supports our projects and campaigns, on various platforms; mainly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Creating and sharing engaging content, including text images and videos that promote GUCE and its key values. This may include attending in-person events on occasion to capture content.
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Ensuring that the social media strategy aligns with GUCE goals and values
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Being aware of current social media trends and evaluating how GUCE can best participate
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Monitoring client engagement and interacting with clients and local groups on social media posts and platforms
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Creating on and offline materials, including blogs, leaflets, explainers, case studies, and FAQs to support our community engagement and fundraising work
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Working with the rest of the team to create materials that support the development of local Community Energy initiatives
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Undertaking website updates
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Producing a quarterly newsletter using Mailchimp, including news and gathering images from the wider team
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Setting up and running events and online meetings in various formats
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Providing regular written and verbal updates to the Board and other team members
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Advocating for the organisation's mission and objectives to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption within the community.
Skills & Experience
Required
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You will have worked in an environment where you have developed a good command of communications/campaign management.
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Proven experience of delivering successful social media campaigns.
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Strong creative mindset.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and knowledge of multiple online marketing channels and scheduling platforms such as Meta Business Suite.
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Exceptional organisation and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, combining professionalism and warmth.
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Ability to initiate conversations with various stakeholders, work as part of a team, and develop collaborations and partnerships.
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A commitment or interest in sustainability.
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A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
Desirable
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Knowledge of the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors, sustainable development, and community engagement.
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Experience with the Monday platform.
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Experience of persuading, influencing and negotiating successfully with a range of stakeholders and an understanding of how to engage with a range of diverse audiences.
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Understanding of social media analytics, SEO and Google analytics for impact measurement.
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Photography skills.
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Videography/Video editing skills for social media.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Pro-rated salary for 1 day per week, £7,000 to £9,500 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.
Hours: 1 day per week (7.5 hours). The working hours can be flexible.
Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.
You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.
Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.
There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides
Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.
Reporting to: John Bell, Chair
Start date: As soon as possible
Equal opportunities
We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate.
We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job.
Closing date:
19.8.2025 by 23:30
If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please get in touch via the email address on the GUCE website.
Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project
Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your New Organisation
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established group of primary schools based in central London. The organisation operates under a collaborative leadership model and serves a diverse urban community. With a combined income of approximately £10 million, the schools are committed to delivering high-quality education and continuous improvement. This role is being advertised by a recruitment agency on behalf of the organisation, which remains confidential at this stage.
The Role: Director of Finance
As Director of Finance, you will report directly to the Executive Headteacher and work closely with senior leaders, governors, and local authorities. You'll play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic and operational financial management across the group
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with educational priorities
- Attend senior leadership and governor meetings, ensuring robust governance and transparency
- Manage annual budgets, forecasting, payroll, statutory returns, and procurement
- Ensure financial compliance, value for money, and effective risk management
- Support income generation through fundraising, lettings, and other initiatives
- Contribute to staffing structure reviews and workforce planning in collaboration with HR
- Maintain secure and compliant financial and personnel records
The Person
We're looking for a values-driven finance professional who is passionate about making a difference in education.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in financial leadership, ideally within education or the public sector
- Strong knowledge of financial compliance, statutory regulations, and HR processes
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills
- A commitment to integrity, transparency, and improving outcomes for children
What's In It for You?
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Job Security: Permanent role following a one-term trial period
Professional Growth: Work across multiple schools with a supportive leadership team
Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of education in central London
Location: This is an office-based role located in WC1, central London.
Opportunity to work term time only if preferred but this is optional.
What to Do Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV.
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