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Volunteer Coordinator £31,500 (pro rata)
The Role
Are you passionate about empowering volunteers to make a difference? We're looking for a dedicated and organised Volunteer Coordinator to support the operational delivery of our volunteer programmes at GFS. You'll provide hands-on support to volunteers delivering services for girls and young women across England and Wales, coordinate onboarding and training, maintain volunteer records, and ensure volunteers feel supported, connected and equipped to deliver impactful work.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Why Join Us?
At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
- Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Long service leave after two years
- GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities
- 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Annual EDI Learning Days
- Study time and personal training budget nto support your professional development
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Key Dates
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Closing Date: Noon, Sunday 9th November 2025
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Interviews: Wednesday 26th November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Community Veterinary
Location: Remote based in the South West/Wales/West Midlands with significant travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £63,142.93 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Community Veterinary Surgeon:
- To support the Chief Veterinary Officer in the development and delivery of veterinary services throughout the Charity with specific responsibility for the South West/Wales and the West Midlands.
- Support centre and volunteer site management through visits, conferences, and meetings to ensure effective operations and adherence to veterinary and welfare standards.
- Collaborate with the Chief Veterinary Officer and other vets to develop and implement unified policies for cat welfare, treatment, and homing, with Trustee approval.
- Assist in training and educating volunteers, staff, vets, and the public; deliver presentations and work with Education and L&D teams to enhance training programs.
- Provide veterinary-related support and guidance to centres, volunteer sites, regional vets, the complaints department, and the Helpline.
About the Community Veterinary team:
- We are a team of 4 Community Veterinary Surgeons who are all regionally based providing veterinary advice to the Cats Protection network across the UK
- The Community Veterinary Surgeons report into the Senior Community Veterinary Manager
- We are all remote workers but successfully support each other through weekly catch-up meetings, in-person meetings and a strong team ethos of collaboration and case discussion
- We support many other teams across the organisation involved in the welfare of our cats in care. These teams include our operational colleagues, the cat welfare team and our team of regional behaviourists
What we’re looking for in our Community Veterinary Surgeon:
- Experience of working in small animal veterinary practice with associated shelter/charity experience
- Sound, current knowledge of feline medicine, contextualised care, animal welfare, veterinary medicines legislation
- Degree in veterinary medicine
- Must be currently registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practice in the UK
- Able to work accurately and under pressure
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 6th November 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 17th November 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- virtual interview with a presentation
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Buglife
Director of Transformation
Location: Flexible within the UK
Salary: c£78,000
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Are you a bold, strategic leader ready to drive transformational change for one of the UK’s most impactful conservation charities?
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. As they enter a pivotal phase of growth and innovation, Buglife is seeking a Director of Transformation to co-lead their organisation into a new era of impact, influence, and operational excellence.
About the Role
In a dual-leadership model alongside the Director of Conservation, you will define and deliver a Transformational Change Programme that amplifies Buglife’s mission: securing a thriving future for invertebrates as part of nature’s recovery.
You’ll lead strategic initiatives across systems, people, and processes, shaping a roadmap for sustainable growth and innovation. From organisational design to digital transformation, you’ll be the catalyst for change — building capability, cohesion, and resilience across Buglife.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead discovery and strategic direction, assessing internal operations and external opportunities.
- Develop and deliver a transformation roadmap with measurable impact.
- Inspire and manage cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Communications, Fundraising and Engagement.
- Champion inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and organisational cohesion.
- Shape Buglife’s global growth strategy and explore new funding models.
- Overhaul systems and processes to create a more agile, integrated organisation.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven expertise in transformational leadership, business model innovation, and strategic planning.
- Experience engaging Boards and senior stakeholders with clarity and influence.
- Deep understanding of change management methodologies and programme delivery.
- Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
Desirable: Experience in conservation, environmental or science-led sectors; familiarity with digital transformation and international experience or perspective on scaling impact globally.
Why Buglife?
Buglife is a passionate, science-led charity making a real difference for biodiversity. You’ll be joining at a time of exciting change, with the opportunity to shape the organisation’s future and scale its impact globally. Buglife offers a collaborative culture, flexible working, and a chance to lead with purpose.
Ready to lead transformational change for nature’s smallest heroes?
Apply now and help Buglife build a future where invertebrates thrive.
We are partnering with GatenbySanderson on this recruitment. For more information and how to apply, please click on the button below.
Closing date: 28 November 2025
GatenbySanderson Interviews: 8 – 12 December 2025
Buglife Interviews: 6 – 15 January 2026
Buglife is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the environmental sector, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Saving the small things that run the planet
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As an Administrative Assistant at Creflo Dollar Ministries Europe, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ministry. Your contributions will support our mission by providing essential administrative support, enhancing our outreach efforts, and facilitating the daily functions of our office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Swinfen Hall
Location: Swinfen
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £16,964
Hours: 21 hours/ 3 days per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Swinfen Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this is a fixed term role until 31st March 2026 with the possibility of contract extension subject to funding.
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 24th November 2025.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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HEAD OF VOLUNTEERING
Closing Date: 28 October 2025
Interview Date: 4 November 2025
Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
DBS Requirement: Enhanced check
At Birmingham Hospice, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do—supporting patients and families through life’s most challenging moments. We’re looking for a collaborative and values driven leader to shape the future of volunteering across our organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, the Head of Volunteering will drive the development of our volunteer strategy, champion best practice, and work closely with teams to embed volunteering into every part of hospice life. You will drive recruitment, engagement, and recognition, ensuring our volunteers feel valued and empowered.
We are looking for someone who will:
· Drive the development and delivery of our volunteering strategy
· Champion best practice in recruitment, training, and retention of our volunteers
· Collaborate with teams to embed volunteering into every service
· Drive inclusive recruitment campaigns and community engagement
· Build on our current recognition programmes and ensure the volunteer voice is heard
· Evaluate impact and continuously improve the volunteer experience
· Represent Birmingham Hospice locally and nationally as a leader in volunteering
You’ll be the trusted advisor for all things volunteering—supporting managers, influencing culture, and ensuring our volunteers feel valued, supported, and empowered.
What you will bring:
Proven experience in volunteer management across complex, multi-site organisations. We welcome transferrable skills and experience from other sectors.
· A passion for inclusion, community engagement, and continuous improvement
· Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management skills
· The ability to influence, innovate, and lead change.
Why Birmingham Hospice?
Be part of a values-driven, forward-thinking charity
· Enjoy a generous benefit package
· Make a real difference in people’s lives
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the jobs portal on our website.
A UK driver’s licence, business insurance cover, and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Trauma Care UK as our Office & Membership Administrator!
Are you ready to play a key role in helping a national charity save lives through education and research? This exciting position is at the heart of Trauma Care UK’s mission — ensuring our organisation runs smoothly, efficiently, and with impact.
You’ll coordinate the charity’s day-to-day activities, streamline core processes, support projects and finances, and keep our members connected and informed. From managing resources and maintaining compliance to engaging with our growing membership, your work will directly strengthen the charity’s operations and influence.
You’ll collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees, Medical Director, staff, volunteers, accountants, and subcommittee chairs — as well as liaise with sponsors, members, and conference organisers to keep everything running seamlessly.
If you’re organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, dedicated team improving trauma care across the UK.
Person Specification
Experience
· Proven experience in operational or administrative management, preferably within a charity, non-profit, or healthcare-related organisation.
· Experience in event and conference planning, including sourcing venues, liaising with speakers, and coordinating logistics.
· Experience managing financial processes such as budgeting, transaction processing, and financial reporting.
· Experience handling procurement processes and maintaining asset and inventory records.
· Demonstrated ability to handle enquiries professionally across various communication channels (in-person, phone, email, social media).
· Experience maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection legislation.
· Experience preparing contracts and liaising with external partners such as sponsors or academic institutions.
Qualifications
· Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
· Relevant qualifications in business administration, charity management, event management, or a related discipline (desirable).
· Financial or bookkeeping qualifications (e.g. AAT, bookkeeping certificate) are desirable but not essential.
Skills and Knowledge
· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
· Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
· Proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management systems.
· Knowledge of financial systems and the ability to process financial transactions and reports.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
· Problem-solving skills and initiative to identify and implement improvements to processes and systems.
· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
· Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and objectives of a charitable organisation
Additional information
· The post will be office based however, some degree of flexible hours and working from home can be negotiated.
· The Charity runs one annual conference (5 days) and a minimum of one Regional conference each year. The post holder will be required to support these events, which would involve some overnight accommodation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Reporting To: Director of Fundraising & Communication
Manages: Corporate Partnerships Managers x 3, New Business Officer x1, Team expected to grow in line with fundraised income increase
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 PA
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week).
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
This role will lead the Corporate Partnerships team at Home-Start UK and drive the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy that builds on a recent period of significant growth. With projected corporate income of £2.5 million in 2025/26, the successful candidate will focus on generating sustainable, high-return income. They will ensure excellent supporter-focused account management for existing partners, while also identifying and securing new partnerships to build a strong pipeline for long-term income.
Ultimately, this work will enable Home-Start UK to support more families with young children through challenging times.
If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
- DAS Employee Assistance
The closing date for applications is 14th November 2025 at 4pm.
First interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 24th November 2025.
Second interviews will take place in-person at our Leicester office on week commencing 1st December 2025.
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.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
Business Officer –Europe & Eurasia
The Business Officer will work for the Europe & Eurasia Programme Management Unit (PMU) and will provide the highest standards of financial and administrative support to European funded Internews E&E Programmes. We are looking for a responsible and professional individual to perform a variety of financial and administrative tasks. Duties of the Business Officer will include the financial administration of current projects, oversight of project budgets and partner spending, facilitation of payment requests, budgetary projections and other financial and administrative duties that may be required during this period.
The Business Officer will work closely with the Programme Officer, the Senior Business Associate and the Programme Finance Business Partner to provide timely and quality support to programmes as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following with other duties upon request:
Financial administration of Internews’s projects:
· Review project expenditure and ensure accuracy of coding.
· Manage cash-flow to ensure the availability of project funds at Internews’ offices.
· Work with Programme Finance Business Partners (PFBPs) to prepare financial reports for donors, prepare notes for financial reports, and ensure that costs are reported in compliance with donor requirements.
· Monitor co-financing plans.
· Advise project teams on the correct application of HQ policies and processes, including on procurement, travel, etc.
Budget oversight:
· Review budget-versus-actuals and facilitate forecasting in line with project activities.
· Support partners with budget planning.
· Align internal templates to donor formats for effective monitoring and reporting.
· Sub-grants oversight and keeping SGA (Sub-Grant Agreements) tracker:
· Support Internews’ partners to prepare budgets under sub-grant agreements.
· Review financial reports from partners when required and coordinate corrections as required.
Payments and administration:
· Coordinate payment requests to London, including reviews, confirmations, and follow-ups.
· Monitor donor income and prepare requests for disbursements to donors.
· Review and verify suppliers’ invoices to Internews’ London HQ accounting department.
· Support Accounting field teams in terms of induction and refreshment training regarding Internews and donors’ procedures and policies.
· Budget development: work closely with Programme Officer, Senior Business Associate and country offices to develop budgets for new proposals. Coordinate on the development of co-financing approaches and plans for opportunities with the European Commission and other European donors.
· Help set up business processes for new projects, including the preparation of requests for Personal Service Contracts.
· Support the process of staff contracting for projects.
· Help project teams with staff charges to relevant projects.
· Other tasks: participate in project audits carried out at the HQ as required by the London finance controls team.
· Other financial and administrative tasks may be assigned as required.
· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
· Minimum three years of experience working in similar capacity
· Experience with European funders (European Commission, SIDA, FCDO, GIZ etc.)
· Fluency in English (written and spoken)
· Experience working in Europe & Eurasia region
· Proficiency in computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and advanced MS Excel
· Strong analytical skills, ability to define, communicate, and resolve complex problems.
· Strong interpersonal skills: diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
· Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to effectively manage a dynamic workload and shifting priorities.
· Proven ability to operate in a multicultural and remote work environment.
· Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team-member.
Preferred:
· University degree (preferable) in Accounting, Business Administration or Financial management
· Qualification in Accounting (Knowledge of ERP (Agresso) will be a plus)
· Good working level of Russian (written and spoken) would be an advantage
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm.
Vacancy Timeline:
Deadline for applications: Midnight 2nd November 2025
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must both be present in the UK for the duration of the assignment and be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence employment.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 06th November 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The post holder will be required to coordinate and attend events across the UK, including our annual national conference in London and other planned regional events throughout the year. Travel and occasional overnight stays may be needed.
Role Purpose
The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a varied programme of impactful events for service users, volunteers, and the wider cardiomyopathy community. These include, but are not limited to, supporting logistics, planning and execution of information days, medical education events, webinars, volunteer development days, and the charity’s annual national conference.
The role covers the full lifecycle of event management, from concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation. This includes oversight of event budgets, supplier and stakeholder management, and ensuring all events are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget. Events will be delivered both in person and online, so confidence in managing virtual and in-person events is essential.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, the Events Coordinator ensures that every event is accessible, engaging, on budget and aligned with Cardiomyopathy UK’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by cardiomyopathy.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Delivery
- Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to define event objectives, content, themes, budgets, and logistical requirements.
- Plan and deliver a varied programme of events including information days, medical education sessions, webinars, volunteer development days, and the annual national conference.
- Research, negotiate, and book venues, suppliers, exhibitors, speakers, and contractors.
- Develop and manage event timelines, schedules, budgets, contracts, and all related administration.
- Oversee event budgets, ensuring costs are monitored, value for money is achieved, and accurate reporting is provided.
- Coordinate and supervise event staff, volunteers, and suppliers to ensure smooth and professional event delivery.
- Lead on event promotion and marketing, working with communications colleagues to maximise reach and attendance.
- Deliver online and in-person events, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.
- Ensure all events are delivered safely, inclusively, and in compliance with health and safety, accessibility, safeguarding, and organisational policies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues during events to minimise disruption.
- Collect, analyse, and report on event feedback, providing recommendations for future improvements.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, speakers, suppliers, and volunteers.
- Act as a key point of contact for event-related queries before, during, and after events.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the charity to enhance events and develop new formats to meet emerging needs.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all events.
- Provide administrative and project support as required.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture within Cardiomyopathy UK.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience coordinating and delivering events, including online and in-person formats.
- Proven budget management skills and experience negotiating with suppliers.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Confident using event software, online meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.), Eventbrite, Mailchimp and Microsoft Office applications.
- A creative approach to problem solving and event promotion.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including travel to events, occasional evenings or weekends when events require.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charity sector or healthcare environment.
- Experience of evaluating event impact and outcomes.
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusion best practice in event delivery.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter (no more than two pages of A4)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Trusts & Foundations
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising & Communication
Manages: Trusts and Foundations Manager, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Grants Officer, Team expected to grow in line with fundraised income increase
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £48,000 per annum
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
This role will lead the Trusts & Foundations team at Home-Start UK and drive the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy that builds on a recent period of significant growth. With projected income of £1.5 million in 2025/26, the successful candidate will focus on generating sustainable, high-return income through charitable trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establishing a robust process for researching and identifying suitable funders.
- Submitting high-quality funding applications.
- Providing excellent stewardship to existing grant funders.
- Building a strong pipeline to secure long-term income from trusts and foundations.
In addition, the role will support the organisation in cultivating key philanthropic relationships - particularly with high-net-worth individuals who may give via their trusts or foundations—leveraging the skills, experience, and resources of the Trusts & Foundations team.
Ultimately, this work will enable Home-Start UK to support more families with young children through challenging times.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policy
- PayCare health cash plan
- Enhanced employer contribution pension
- Learning and development
- DAS Employee Assistance
If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is Friday 14th November 2025 at 4pm.
First interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 24th November 2025.
Second interviews will take place in-person at our Leicester office on week commencing 1st December 2025.
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.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
At Action for ME, we believe that change won't just happen; it has to be made. That's why action and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Whether that's helping people today with support, information, or care. Or working towards securing future change through our research and campaigning work.
The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.
More information can be found in the application pack.
You will play a pivotal role supporting the Charity in several different ways. Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the smooth running of the organisation, providing administrative support to the Director of Operations and the Chief Executive. As a self-starter you will manage a range of tasks such as diary management, meeting minutes, assisting with event administration and HR administration. No two days will be the same!
You will be the point of contact for our HR, recruitment and training systems, ensuring consistency and assurance across the organisation. You will support HR administration such as supporting recruitment, on-boarding and off-boarding of colleagues as well as taking minutes for Board meetings, so you will need to be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
As a team player, you will provide comprehensive, confidential and sensitive people-orientated administration support, developing a deep understanding of our organisation, our work and build strong, effective working relationships with colleagues.
Remote working at home can be challenging for some and for others, it works incredibly well. You will need to be able to work on your own, use your own initiative and ensure you are proactive in maintain good levels of communication and contact with your colleagues to ensure we deliver the best service possible to people with ME.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Administration Officer (Temporary – Remote/Homebased)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Contract: Temporary – Full-time
Start date: 10 November 2025
Overview
We’re seeking an organised and proactive Learning & Development Administration Officer to support a national organisation’s Learning & Development function. This fully remote role involves coordinating training activities, maintaining accurate data, and delivering excellent administrative support to ensure effective learning delivery across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage course administration, delegate bookings, and learning events using an LMS (e.g. Oracle Learn).
- Maintain accurate learning records and support reporting on engagement and performance.
- Provide general administrative support including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and correspondence.
- Act as the first point of contact for training enquiries and support requests.
- Process invoices, purchase orders, and financial transactions.
- Produce professional reports, documents, and presentations using Microsoft Office.
Requirements
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within Learning & Development or HR.
- Knowledge of Oracle Learn or similar LMS platforms.
- Strong organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.
If you have the above skills and experience and are available from mid-November, please apply online today!
Administration Officer (Temporary – Remote/Homebased) - AccessNI/DBS/Disclosure Scotland essential.
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Contract: Temporary – Full-time
Start date: 10 November 2025
Overview
We’re seeking an organised and proactive Learning & Development Administration Officer to support a national organisation’s Learning & Development function. This fully remote role involves coordinating training activities, maintaining accurate data, and delivering excellent administrative support to ensure effective learning delivery across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage course administration, delegate bookings, and learning events using an LMS (e.g. Oracle Learn).
- Maintain accurate learning records and support reporting on engagement and performance.
- Provide general administrative support including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and correspondence.
- Act as the first point of contact for training enquiries and support requests.
- Process invoices, purchase orders, and financial transactions.
- Produce professional reports, documents, and presentations using Microsoft Office.
Requirements
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within Learning & Development or HR.
- Knowledge of Oracle Learn or similar LMS platforms.
- Strong organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.
If you have the above skills and experience and are available from mid-November, please apply online today!


