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We’re looking for a Membership Development Manager to lead our recruitment and retention work at the RCR, building global partnerships, leading on campaigns, and using insight and data to drive engagement and growth.
This is a key role at the heart of our membership strategy, leading a small, motivated team to grow and strengthen our global community of members and Fellows. You’ll combine creativity with analytical thinking to develop campaigns, partnerships and propositions that demonstrate the value of membership and keep our community connected and thriving.
What you’ll do
- Lead our global and UK membership recruitment and retention campaigns to meet ambitious growth targets.
- Develop and deliver a clear and compelling membership proposition that evolves with our members’ needs.
- Build and manage partnerships with global societies, universities and professional bodies.
- Use data and insight to identify opportunities, trends and challenges across the membership base.
- Oversee the use of CRM systems and insight tools to inform strategic decisions and support engagement.
- Lead a small team, ensuring clear direction, motivation and professional development.
- Represent the RCR at global events and conferences, maximising opportunities for engagement and partnership.
What you’ll need
- Proven experience in delivering membership recruitment and retention campaigns, ideally on a global scale.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience using data and CRM systems to drive strategy and evaluate success.
- A proactive, creative and analytical mindset with the confidence to test and learn.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and the values of the RCR.
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About the role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic supervisor or team leader to take up a full-time role within our organisation as a Project Supervisor to be part of our small and dedicated team. The role will be based in Southwark as well as potential for wider London working as you will be part several innovative housing projects in London supporting vulnerable households to sustain their tenancies. As well as a team line manager, you will be maintaining and developing partnership with the Council’s housing officers, solicitors, landlords, community services, social prescribers, and mental health support workers to ensure tailored support can be offered for each client. The objectives of these programmes are to avoid evictions, sustain tenancies, increase employment opportunities, improve wellbeing, and increase educational outcomes. You will be working in partnership with other stakeholders such as schools and local authorities to improve family health, build relationships and engage families and individuals and their networks of support.
About you
We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in staff management and project leadership, knowledge of housing polices, and with proven experience working with individuals who have complex needs.
You will be responsible for managing and developing partnerships, supporting data collection for reports and monitoring, and contributing to quality assurance processes. In addition, you will hold a small caseload, providing direct, holistic support to individuals as part of your role.
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, and highly organised. You should be confident working independently, with a genuine passion for driving positive change. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to provide holistic support and think creatively to find solutions.
You will have:
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Experience leading and supervising other support workers, or volunteers, including delegation, training, and mentoring.
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Ability to monitoring staff performance, and ensuring continuous professional development
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Demonstratable experience of building and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders, statutory and community organisations
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Understanding of housing law, direct experience of working in partnership housing associations, local authorities, homeless organisations and public sector stakeholders
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Good understanding of policy and procedures related to homelessness, benefits and housing market
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Experience of organising project delivery and development
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Experience of writing reports to showcase records and impact
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Ability to work sensitively and empathetically with people in vulnerable circumstances
About Kineara
Kineara is a unique community interest company that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We break down barriers, provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Marketing Manager role. This position is integral to shaping and delivering marketing strategies within a dynamic charity environment, supporting the team through transitional phases and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating multi-channel campaigns with fundraising teams across digital (social media, email, video) and print.
- Ensuring marketing initiatives align with strategic goals set by the Head of Marketing & Communications.
- Managing the charity’s website, ensuring content reflects current projects and fundraising opportunities.
- Developing and distributing newsletters, reports, and other publications.
- Collaborating with content creators to generate engaging stories and visuals.
- Optimising digital tools such as Google Ads to maximise outreach.
- Upholding brand consistency and management across all channels.
- Monitoring campaign performance through analytics and providing insights for continuous improvement.
- Supporting digital skills development within the team and representing the charity to external partners.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience leading successful marketing campaigns for diverse audiences.
- Ability to translate complex or medical topics into accessible content.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Creative flair with ideas for innovative campaigns.
- Experience managing content on websites, with knowledge of CMS tools like WordPress.
- Familiarity with campaign analytics, digital marketing tools such as Google AdWords, and GDPR regulations.
- Solution-oriented, inclusive approach, with flexibility to adapt to organisational needs.
- Basic photography, video editing, or design skills (e.g., Canva, InDesign).
What’s on Offer:
- Day rate: £173.91 per day + £27.92 daily holiday
- Location: Hybrid with 2-days per-week onsite in London.
- Contract: 3 – 6-month contract
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Location: Home-based in the UK, within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with occasional national and international travel.
Contract: 2 years with the possibility of extension dependent on continuation of funding. You should be available to start by mid-January 2026.
Reporting to: Executive Director (ED)
Salary: £85,000 - £90,000
Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (annual leave increasing by 1 extra day for every year’s service up to 30 days total), life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme.
Job description
Overall purpose of role
The Director of Operations and Finance is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for ensuring WeProtect Global Alliance has robust and highly effective financial management, operational, governance, and risk infrastructure. The Director will provide strategic financial leadership, act as the primary resource for the Board on governance matters and oversee corporate compliance to enable the impactful delivery of the organisation's strategy to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online.
We are seeking a highly experienced operational leader who is a proactive and confident decision-maker. You will be an influential SMT member and a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and the Board. You must be able to think strategically and solve problems, translating complex technical requirements (finance, legal, risk) into clear, pragmatic, and achievable goals. You will operate with high ethical standards and integrity, modelling the Alliance's values of Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment across all internal and external relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance
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Corporate Governance: Ensure Alliance governance is efficient, effective and provides the necessary support and oversight to the team to enable delivery of our mission, leading on review and optimisation of our governance structures and management. Act as a key advisor to the Executive Director and Board on all aspects of governance, legal compliance, and statutory obligations (including Dutch Chamber of Commerce and UK Companies House requirements).
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Risk Management: Senior responsible owner of the strategic risk register and proactively monitor and escalate strategic risks, reporting on high-level mitigation strategies to the Board and Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. Liaising with the Deputy Head who will oversee the day-to-day monitoring and reporting of operational risks.
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Internal Control & Audit: Set the strategic standard for the internal control environment. Commission, approve the scope for, and receive final reports on all internal or external governance reviews or audits. Approve all final audit recommendations and plans before presentation to the Board.
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Legal Compliance: Ensure the Alliance is compliant with all relevant UK, Dutch and international laws, managing external legal counsel relationships as needed, including maximising pro-bono support.
Operations and People Management
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Operational Oversight: Provide strategic direction for core operational functions, ensuring the Deputy Head of Operations and Finance delivers effective day-to-day operations including procurement, IT infrastructure, and general administration.
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Human Resources: Lead internal responsibility and the strategic development of the people management function, in liaison with the Executive Director. This includes owning the overarching policy framework, approving major changes to employee benefits, and managing any external HR consultants or support services to ensure all HR policies, recruitment practices, and performance management are compliant. Overseeing the Deputy Head on supporting the implementation of capacity building across the Secretariat.
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Line Management: Directly line manage and mentor the Deputy Head of Operations and Finance, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and supporting professional development. As a member of the SMT, you may also play a key role in matrix managing team members across the organisation.
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Cross-Organisational Leadership: Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and all members of the SMT to foster a culture of high performance, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across all functions, including implementation of our organisational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy and our overall organisational strategy.
Strategic Financial Management & Leadership
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Financial Strategy & Planning: Lead the development and own the ultimate approval of the organisation's financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and resource allocation aligns with strategic objectives. Working closely with the Deputy Head of Operations and Finance on setting the parameters for the annual budgeting cycle and it’s execution.
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Budgeting & Reporting: Produce accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports and analysis for the Executive Director, Senior Management Team (SMT), and the Board/Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, drawing on the preparations of the Deputy Head e.g. forecasting, overseeing annual budgeting cycle and fincnial planning
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Audit & Statutory Compliance: Take ultimate accountability for the annual statutory audit process, ensuring all financial statements are prepared in compliance with relevant legislation and best practice for the Alliance’s Dutch and UK registered entities.
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Systems and Controls: Own and strategically evolve the financial control framework, ensuring robust policies, procedures, and systems are in place. Champion organisation-wide adherence to these standards, working closely with the Deputy Head who will oversee daily compliance and financial reporting accuracy.
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Grant Financial Management: Work with our Head of Development to oversee the financial management and reporting for all restricted and unrestricted grants, ensuring full compliance with donor requirements. Contribute to the organisation’s investment strategy and diversification by assessing financial viability of new funding sources or income models.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
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Sector Experience: Proven senior leadership experience (Head of or equivalent) within a non-profit, charity, or international NGO setting.
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Governance & Risk: Extensive experience in developing, implementing and managing corporate governance frameworks, statutory compliance, and organisation-wide risk management in the non-profit sector.
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Legal Expertise: Demonstrable deep experience and knowledge of relevant legal frameworks and regulation relating to the non-profit sector in the UK and Netherlands.
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Financial Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of relevant financial regulations, statutory accounts and audit processes, with proven experience setting the financial strategy and controls framework for an organisation.
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Leadership & Management: Demonstrable track record of successfully leading, managing, and developing a multi-disciplinary team, including the management of senior direct reports.
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Strategic & Communication Skills: Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate complex financial and governance information into clear, accessible reports and advice for senior stakeholders (Executive Director, Policy Board, Finance, Risk and Audit Committee).
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Accountancy qualifications
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Experience as a Company Secretary or equivalent governance role.
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Experience in management and oversight of human resources
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Knowledge of international grant financial management and donor compliance requirements (particularly UK and Dutch).
Commitment
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A demonstrable commitment to the values of WeProtect Global Alliance, including safeguarding children and upholding principles of Respect, Accountability, and Empowerment.
See attached document for the full job profile.
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East Brighton Trust (EBT) is seeking an experienced Head of Projects and Fundraising to lead the creation, development, and funding of innovative projects across East Brighton, and to play a key role in establishing a new charity being developed by EBT to lead creative, enterprise, and social infrastructure work in the area.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role for someone with strong experience in project development, bid writing, fundraising, and partnership building. You will help turn ideas into delivery and impact, securing the investment and collaborations needed to bring the new charity to life.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, you will identify opportunities, develop and fund new projects, and manage delivery across creativity, enterprise, and social impact.
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Executive Manager
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,981
Location: Farringdon, hybrid working, minimum 2 days on-site
MLC Partners are actively seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Manager to provide exceptional support to the CEO and leadership team at a renowned, impactful and ambitious charity. Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. Offering practical support and information to help everyone thrive, they’re working to change the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity across the UK.
If you have the knowledge and experience to ensure the smooth running of the CEOs office; the executive operations, governance and business support functions organisation-wide and you are passionate about this crucial cause - eradicating financial insecurity, then this could be the ideal opportunity to build your career in a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Executive Support to CEO:
- Assemble and prepare papers, being the main point of conduct for CEO key meetings.
- Coordinate, attend, take minutes, and track actions for the Organisational Leadership Team.
- Manage diary, project manage and carry out administration for the CEO.
- Coordinate, attend, take minutes, and track actions for the CEO.
- Follow up on actions from meetings on behalf of the CEO and Chair of EFH, ensuring timely completion.
- Draft correspondence, manage communications, and liaise with key stakeholders including government departments, Patrons’ offices, and external partners, ensuring appropriate professionalism.
Governance Liaison:
- Act as the primary liaison between the CEO and the Group Head of Governance, ensuring all governance-related matters are effectively managed by having weekly check ins with both the Chief Executive and Group Head of Governance, and keeping the Director of People, Culture & Governance informed about pertinent matters.
- Coordinate the preparation and distribution of governance papers and briefing documents for the CEO.
- Ensure timely submission of board and committee papers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support the CEO in governance-related activities, including regulatory compliance and strategic planning discussions.
- Work closely with the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, and Property Consultant on property-related matters.
- Act as secretariat for relevant property committees including meeting scheduling, minute taking and tracking actions.
Business Support:
- Lead the induction of new Business Support team members, ensuring consistency in approach.
- Hold regular meetings with the Business Support team, inviting feedback and implementing improvements.
- Lead meetings with Business Support staff to share best practices and resolve operational challenges.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Lead and support the Business Support team, providing a backup service to teams across the organisation, ensuring tasks are carried out in a timely manner. Where there is insufficient capacity within the Business Support Team, this may mean sourcing a temp or outside agency.
Person Specification:
It’s 2025, no-one should be lying awake worrying about mounting bills. No child should be starting their school day cold and hungry. But the fact is, it’s happening, and we want to end it. With an ambitious strategy, we need a strong leader to work alongside the CEO and leadership team who can streamline operations and coordinate key business functions. Successful applicants will have previous experience providing executive support at a senior level with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
You should have a sound understanding of governance processes, including board and committee administration, be an excellent communicator with the ability to draft high-quality correspondence. In addition, you will bring proven leadership experience, motivating and coordinating others, while demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the values of Turn2us.
Essential Criteria:
- Significant experience in a high-level Executive Assistant or Business Support Management role.
- Strong knowledge of governance processes, including board and committee administration.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting formal correspondence and briefing papers.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and motivate others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint).
Skills:
- Substantial experience working in a senior administrative role or comparable work, highly organised, able to plan proactively and prioritise work, with excellent time management skills and the ability to deliver to a deadline under pressure within a context of competing demands
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), CRM databases and virtual meeting products
- Ability to take a strategic approach, working across the organisation to suggest and implement processes and systems, creating business plans for new initiatives
- Understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning to support effective impact and continuous improvement, good project management and budgeting skills
- Demonstrable and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to manage effective working relationships.
Knowledge:
- Understanding of safeguarding and safe working practices including Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and its practical application
- Experience of organisation of meetings, travel arranging, diary management and email management
- Ability to take concise, accurate and efficiently produced minutes of meetings
- Line management experience and ability to motivate others
Attributes:
- Personal commitment to the work of Turn2us
- Resilience, good problem-solving skills
- Initiative/self-starter: able to operate independently and be a team worker.
- A continual improvement approach to yourself and to the work
- Tactful and diplomatic with emotional intelligence
How to Apply/Interview dates
To express your interest or request the full candidate briefing pack, please contact Tess at MLC directly or submit your application via the link provided.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Closing date of applications: Friday 14th November
1st stage interviews: w/c 17th November
2nd stage interviews (face-to-face): w/c 24th November
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
This is an exciting time to join Dementia UK’s growing Community Fundraising team as a Community Fundraising Executive (Acquisition), which is expanding in response to sustained year-on-year growth and our ambitious five-year organisational strategy.
You’ll be at the forefront of inspiring new supporters to take action, creating engaging website and digital content and leading national acquisition campaigns that empower individuals, groups and communities to make a difference for families affected by dementia. You’ll help shape the future of our community fundraising programme by championing innovation, creativity and data-driven decision-making.
Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital Marketing and Communications, you’ll ensure our digital presence is vibrant, accessible and aligned with supporter needs. You’ll also collaborate with external suppliers to produce high-quality, on-brand materials and contribute to the development of new Community Fundraising products that drive acquisition and supporter engagement.
We’re looking for someone with experience in community fundraising, marketing or supporter acquisition, who thrives on turning insight into action and has a passion for creating compelling experiences that attract and inspire. This is a role for a creative thinker with strong project coordination skills and a commitment to helping families affected by dementia.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
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As we prepare to launch an ambitious £150 million philanthropic campaign, we are seeking a strategic and driven Prospect Development Manager to lead the delivery of insight-driven prospect management across the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate.
You will play a critical role in creating a steady pipeline of new potential supporters for the fundraising teams, as well as helping shape the data and analytics strategy that will measure the impact of our campaign.
You will ensure that business-as-usual activity—such as briefing materials, due diligence, fundraiser portfolio reviews, prospect research, and insight—is delivered to a high standard, with the understanding that over the course of the campaign, these activities will be undertaken primarily in service of the campaign itself, rather than in addition to it
This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and is passionate about understanding and engaging supporters who make transformational change possible.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Strategy and Planning
· Develop and implement the prospect development strategy to support the successful delivery of a new High Value campaign and long-term income growth.
· Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between, BAU, campaign goals and supporter engagement strategies.
· Lead on campaign data reporting, impact measurement, and forecasting to inform decision-making across the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships teams.
· Ensure the team are maximising the power of AI within Prospect Development.
· Own the campaign Gift Table and utilise it as a key management tool.
· Lead on the strategic planning, income pipeline modelling, and campaign progress reporting.
· Proactively identify, assess, and manage operational and strategic risks within the team, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and relevant regulations.
Prospect Management and Research
· Lead the identification, qualification, and tracking of new major donor and partner prospects across individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
· Design processes to engage volunteers and donors in identifying their key contacts who might be strong major prospects
· Lead on the design and delivery of regular portfolio reviews for relationship managers, using data and insight to optimise pipelines.
· Produce and manage the delivery of high-quality biographies, briefings, and due diligence for meetings and events.
· Work collaboratively with fundraisers to proactively identify new opportunities and ensure prospects are moved through the pipeline efficiently.
· Work with our Research team on potential and current Research Partners, allowing us to be strategic across all of our high value audiences.
· Maintain and continuously improve prospect tracking systems and data quality.
Campaign Insight and Impact
· Design and oversee reporting mechanisms that track the performance and progress of the campaign.
· Provide regular insight and trend analysis to campaign leadership and fundraising teams.
· Use data and supporter intelligence to shape cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Team Management
· Manage and develop a small, high-performing team (currently two direct reports), setting clear goals, providing coaching, and supporting professional development.
· Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and supporter-centric thinking.
· Ensure a consistent and high-quality service is provided to fundraisers and stakeholders across the organisation.
What we are looking for:
· Proven experience in prospect development, prospect research, or fundraising insight in a philanthropic or partnership-focused environment.
· Strong understanding of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships Fundraising.
· Proficient in using CRM systems and prospect research tools.
· Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
· Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce briefings and profiles to a high standard.
· Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and stakeholder-focused approach.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 16th November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Dementia Concern is a long-established local charity providing life changing care and support to people living with dementia and their families across West London.
Our mission is simple and vital: to help people live well with dementia, and to ensure that no one faces it alone.
We are entering an exciting new phase. After several years without a dedicated fundraising department, we are ready to rebuild and strengthen our income base, reconnect with the community we serve, and create sustainable funding for the future. This role will be central to that transformation, shaping how we tell our story, engage supporters, and grow our impact.
We’re looking for a Head of Fundraising, someone who can design, develop and deliver our fundraising stratergy. Someone who can innovate and who can combine stratergy, can lean in and has energy to connect with people, and who sees potential everywhere. If you’re motivated by the challenge of shaping something lasting and meaningful, this role offers the chance to make a visible difference, both to the charity and to the lives of people living with dementia.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have both the freedom and responsibility to build a thriving, sustainable fundraising function, securing income initially from trusts and foundations and then corporates, philanthropists, individuals, and community supporters.
You will play a key hands-on role, supported by a fundraiser, volunteers, and an experienced and engaged CEO and Board.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and deliver a clear fundraising strategy that diversifies income and builds long-term sustainability.
- Inspire a culture of fundraising across the organisation, empowering staff, volunteers, and trustees to become confident advocates and ambassadors.
- Use the compelling stories of our frontline team and clients to engage, motivate, and retain supporters.
Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Giving
- Lead the development of high-quality, strategic funding applications to trusts, foundations, and corporate partners (typically £20k+).
- Build and manage a sustainable pipeline of prospects, ensuring timely applications and stewardship.
- Line-manage and mentor the newly appointed Trust Fundraiser, supporting their development and success.
Individual Giving and Appeals
- Refresh and strengthen Dementia Concern’s case for support, ensuring a consistent, powerful message across all audiences.
- Design and deliver the charity’s first major appeals — including digital campaigns, local community drives, and postal appeals — to attract and retain individual donors.
- Develop engaging donor journeys and opportunities for people to give regularly, locally, and meaningfully.
Community and Partnership Development
- Reconnect Dementia Concern with its local community through relationship-building, events, and partnerships.
- Represent the charity externally with warmth and confidence, growing our network of local supporters, volunteers, and champions.
- Work closely with the CEO and Trustees to build mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses, groups, and influencers.
- Oversee the charity’s website and digital presence, ensuring our communications are clear, inspiring, and supporter focussed.
- Lead on campaigns and public relations that raise awareness of dementia and the charity’s impact in West London.
About you:
You will have experience in:
- Trust Fundraising and at least one of the following: corporate partnerships, individual giving, or community fundraising.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver successful fundraising strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling cases for support and inspire others.
- A collaborative, ‘hands-on’ approach comfortable working in a small, dedicated team.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Passion for dementia care and improving the lives of older people and their carers.
- Experience of working in a local or regional charity setting.
- Knowledge of Ealing and/or West London communities. (desirable)
If you would like an exploratory conversation about the role, please do send an email to the above contact (email info visible when you click 'How to apply') and we will be happy to arrange a time to speak with you.
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Senior HR Advisor – £47,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid (2 days per week in Blackfriars)
We’re thrilled to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation within the housing sector to recruit an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on the organisation’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) agenda, while providing expert, high-quality HR support across all areas of the business.
If you’re passionate about driving inclusion, influencing senior leaders, and managing complex HR challenges, this role offers the perfect platform to make a real difference.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of People, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s People Strategy. You’ll lead on ED&I initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders to create an inclusive and engaging workplace culture, and take ownership of employee relations casework, ensuring best practice and fair outcomes throughout.
This is a genuinely varied and rewarding role that combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery — perfect for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys making an impact at every level.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on ED&I
- Take ownership of the organisation’s ED&I strategy and action plan, embedding inclusion through policies, processes, and culture.
- Co-chair the ED&I Steering Group and act as a trusted subject matter expert on inclusive practices.
- Design and deliver impactful ED&I initiatives, workshops, and campaigns.
- Analyse workforce data to shape strategy and report progress to senior leadership.
- Coach and support senior leaders to embed inclusive leadership behaviours.
HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations
- Partner with senior stakeholders to provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, wellbeing, and engagement.
- Lead on complex employee relations casework, ensuring thorough and consistent resolution.
- Support on restructures, TUPE, workforce planning, and organisational change.
- Develop and update HR policies in line with legislation and best practice.
- Contribute to HR projects that enhance culture, development, and retention.
About You
You’ll bring both strategic thinking and hands-on experience, with the confidence to influence and deliver at a senior level.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor or HR Generalist capacity.
- Proven experience leading ED&I initiatives and workshops.
- Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders to implement people strategies.
- Solid track record managing complex employee relations casework.
- Excellent understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience within the Housing Sector is highly desirable.
What’s on Offer
- £47,000 per annum
- Excellent benefits package
- Hybrid working – 2 days a week in modern Blackfriars offices
- The chance to shape an inclusive culture within a values-driven organisation
If you’re an experienced HR professional ready to lead on ED&I, influence at senior levels, and deliver meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
The organisation are looking to start someone ASAP but also open to the right candidate who needs to serve a month’s notice period.
If you are interested in this role, please ensure that the above pieces of essential experience are clearly evidenced in your CV in bullet point form under the previous organisations you have worked for. Please then send this to my email at by Tuesday 11th of November.
People Adviser – Employee Relations
We are seeking a supportive and confident People Adviser with solid employee relations experience to help managers and staff navigate HR issues fairly, consistently, and in line with best practice.
Position: People Adviser – ER
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025
About the role
This is a hands on role providing first line HR advice and support across the organisation. You will be a trusted point of contact for staff and managers, helping them resolve people issues with confidence while ensuring policies are applied fairly.
You will also support the People Partner and Business Partner with employee relations casework, HR administration, policy compliance, and general queries. Your guidance will help managers lead well, improve consistency, and strengthen staff engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing first line HR advice to managers and employees
- Supporting employee relations cases including performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Ensuring HR policies are applied fairly and consistently
- Managing HR administration including contracts, changes, absence records and exit interviews
- Maintaining accurate HR documentation and records
- Supporting policy review and implementation
- Contributing to employee engagement and wellbeing activities
- Helping identify training needs and supporting HR related training
- Managing HR data and preparing reports
- Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement
About you
You will be approachable, clear and supportive, confident providing advice and building trust with staff at all levels.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience providing HR advice and HR administration support
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience handling employee relations cases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity, health or social care sector
- Working towards CIPD Level 5
- BSL skills or willingness to learn
About the organisation
You will be joining a specialist national charity supporting the health and wellbeing of deaf people across the UK. Services include care, therapy, advocacy, domestic abuse support, and children and young people’s services. Their work is delivered by deaf people for deaf people in British Sign Language, and they are recognised as one of the largest disabled people’s organisations in the UK.
To Apply
You will be redirected to our client’s website to complete an online application for this role, there is also a BSL video translation of the job description.
Other roles you may have experience of could include HR Officer, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, Employee Relations Administrator. #INDNFP
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Training and Implementation to join our Central Social Care Service located at our Head Office in Islington.
£33,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
- Online wellbeing resources
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Oversee all induction and mandatory training, ensuring it meets organisational requirements
- Ensure induction material is up-to-date and engaging
- Ensure all training offered is innovative and engaging and uses technology where possible
- Host the first day of the induction programme 'Feel at Home'
- Deliver ad-hoc training as required
- Coordinate schedules and rotas for mandatory training and induction delivery
- Commission, market, and deliver the learning and development programme in line with organisational needs whilst ensuring value for money, professional training delivery and demonstrable outcomes
- Regularly review and improve the training offer in line with best practice
- Work with the Recruitment, Training and Talent Manager to review and, where required, develop a programme to meet the generic and specialist operational learning and development needs across the business in line with CQC, Ofsted, legislation, contract, policy and procedural requirements
- Ensure LMS is fit for purpose and used effectively so that staff and managers are clear on the training available to them and when they are going out of date with mandatory requirements
- Use the LMS system and work with the Performance team to produce management reports (including but not limited to safeguarding, attendance, non-attendance and operational induction monitoring)
- Use data and analytics to monitor training effectiveness, identify trends, and inform decision-making
- Evaluate effectiveness of training programmes to ensure that it demonstrates effective return on investment and meets initial training objectives
- Implement improvements based on feedback and outcomes
- Work with Recruitment, Training and Talent Manager to deliver training within budget, maintain the budget spreadsheet and ensure prompt payment to suppliers
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including managers, senior leaders, training providers and LMS provider
- Effectively manage and develop the Talent Partner with the Recruitment Team Leader
- Work collaboratively with the L&D and wider People team
- Work with Recruitment, Training and Talent Manager and Business Development on training costings and plans for new or proposed services
- Demonstrate the company values and establish a positive culture that aligns with the organisation's strategic objectives
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures across area of responsibility and for trainings being developed
- Keep up to date on any regulatory, legal or best practice changes in training for the Supported Housing sector
- Support staff and managers through change initiatives related to training and implementation, ensuring clear communication and engagement throughout transitions
- Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all training and in the implementation of the LMS, ensuring content and delivery are inclusive and accessible
- Promote staff wellbeing through supportive training practices and by signposting to relevant resources
- Take ownership of mandatory training compliance, including monitoring, reporting, and driving achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) for mandatory training completion within specified timeframes across the organisation
- Provide regular updates to management and take proactive steps to address areas of non-compliance
- Lead and carry out internal quality assurance activities to maintain the integrity and consistency of assessment decisions across qualification programmes
- Sample assessment decisions, provide constructive feedback to assessors, and support continuous improvement in assessment practice
- Ensure all IQA processes fully meet the requirements of awarding bodies such as ILM and/or CPCAB
- Prepare for and support external quality assurance visits, maintaining accurate and compliant IQA records
- Contribute to standardisation meetings and support assessor development through guidance and training
- Work collaboratively with programme leads to ensure qualification delivery meets internal and external quality standards
- Any other duties as required
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Excellent relationship building skills with internal staff and managers and external stakeholders
- Customer outcome focused
- Effective verbal and written communication with staff at all levels
- Positive can-do approach
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Creative and innovative in ideas and approach
- High levels of initiative
- Flexible in approach
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
- Intermediate to advanced IT skills on all Microsoft packages and IT systems
- Resilient able to manage self and maintain effective delivery
- Ability to cope with change in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Ability to analyse data and produce actionable insights
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Commitment to staying up to date with changes impacting training in the sector
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Quickly learns and confidently navigates new IT systems, using them to streamline and improve business processes
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of carrying out training needs analysis
- Experience in coaching and developing staff
- Track record of successfully implementing systems, processes, or programmes within a multi-site organisation
- Strong negotiation skills, with experience securing cost-effective training solutions and establishing clear deliverables
- Experienced in managing external partnerships and ensuring contractual obligations are met
- Knowledgeable about best practice and innovative approaches to training delivery, with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Proficient in using e-learning authoring tools, virtual classrooms, and blended learning methodologies
- Demonstrable experience in monitoring and reporting on training KPIs, particularly for mandatory training
Desirable:
- Knowledge of ILM and/or CPCAB frameworks
- Proven experience of internal verification and moderation within a regulated qualification framework
- Understanding of awarding body quality assurance requirements and best practice
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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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 Role
Support the planning, coordination and delivery of student recruitment and outreach for SEO London. The role plays a key part in executing digital outreach strategies, managing engagement with students and partners and supporting the organisation’s wider marketing and communications efforts.
RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
Communications and Marketing
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Oversee SEO London’s website and social media content, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with organisational priorities.
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Review the SEO London upcoming activity to promote opportunities, events and resources in coordination with programme teams.
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Draft, edit and schedule newsletters for students and partners, ensuring consistent messaging and campaign alignment.
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Support the Marketing and Communications Manager in delivering campaigns and maintaining brand consistency.
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Monitor analytics to assess engagement and recommend improvements across digital platforms.
Social Media Management
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Manage SEO London’s social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok).
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Create high-quality copy and visual assets, responding to student enquiries and maintaining brand standards.
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Oversee the social media request process, working with teams to capture and share engaging content.
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Deliver and lead on the social media plan through weekly posts and updates.
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Maintain and update the DEI calendar, integrating relevant topics into the social media plan.
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Collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure consistent and inclusive messaging.
Student Engagement and Conversion
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Deliver virtual and in-person orientation and engagement sessions.
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Plan and manage targeted SMS and call campaigns, monitoring performance and suggesting improvements.
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Develop creative strategies to attract, convert and retain participants within SEO Careers programmes.
Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
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Support the planning and delivery of outreach fairs and recruitment events, including logistics, follow-up and evaluation.
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Build and maintain relationships with universities, student societies and other partners to promote SEO London’s programmes year-round.
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Manage and promote Giving Back opportunities, ensuring listings are accurate and aligned with recruitment goals.
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Represent SEO London at speaking engagements, online events and other outreach initiatives.
Design and Administration
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Manage Canva and PowerPoint templates, supporting teams with finalised marketing materials.
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Design and produce visual and video assets for digital use.
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Oversee merchandise inventory, orders and other ad-hoc administrative tasks.
Collaboration and Relationships
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Work closely with other departments to align marketing and outreach with programme goals.
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Foster and build positive relationships with corporate partners, universities, students, alumni and the wider community to ensure communications are effective and impactful.
We are on a mission to prepare students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Training Conferences and Events Assistant
Join Our Team as a Training Conferences and Events Assistant and make a difference to children and young people’s lives!
Anna Freud is seeking a Training Conferences and Events Assistant to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. Visit our website for more information.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of benefits. Please visit our careers page to find out more.
What you’ll do
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Training, Conferences and Events Assistant to join our Education and Training Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality training programmes that support mental health professionals across the UK and beyond. Working in a fast-paced but supportive team, you will manage busy inboxes, liaise directly with delegates and tutors, process bookings and payments, and ensure the smooth running of our events from start to finish. You’ll bring strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks, along with confidence in customer service and using systems such as Salesforce. In return, you will gain valuable experience in a nationally recognised charity, with the chance to develop your skills while contributing to work that makes a real difference. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate will be an organised and proactive individual with experience in a busy, customer-focused environment and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence. They will bring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. With a flexible and solutions-focused approach, they will be quick to adapt, comfortable using systems such as Salesforce, and able to build positive relationships with delegates and tutors. The successful candidate will be someone who can quickly get up to speed, contribute effectively from the outset, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as Anna Freud’s mission to transform the mental health of children and young people
Key details
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week): usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexibility to support training, conferences and events outside of these hours required
Salary: £25,480 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 21 November 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday, 26 November 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely week commencing 1 December 2025.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time (37 hrs) LC2 SCP 29 – 32 - £39,862 to £42,839
About Crewe Town Council
Crewe Town Council was formed in 2013 as the result of a referendum, with a role to provide a strong voice for Crewe. The parish of Crewe is broken into six wards made up of a diverse community. The Council is made up of twenty elected members (Town Councillors) and a small team of officers work to deliver local services and activities including events.
About Events at Crewe Town Council
Crewe is a home to an ever growing hive of activity when it comes to events and culture and Crewe Town Council is proud to be a part of this.
Crewe Town Council has a rich history of hosting outstanding events including a regular monthly feature market, school holiday programmes, a soap box derby event, music events, Crewe Day Festival, Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade, an annual Christmas Lights Switch On and so much more!
Events make a huge contribution to our local community and economy. They provide recreational opportunities for residents and contribute to strong, resilient communities by providing the chance for people to have an active role in the community through volunteering or participation in event activities. At their biggest, events give Crewe a raised profile, boosting inward investment and visits to the town.
The town enjoys a thriving and engaged community which is keen to express its individuality as well as welcome ideas for contemporary events from around the country. Crewe Town Council continually builds on these elements to develop a culture of active delivery of events in partnership with the community, agencies and businesses that contribute to achieving our ambition to make Crewe the place to Live, Work & Enjoy.
Crewe is in a time of change and opportunity, with redevelopment of the town centre underway and new exciting cultural projects and initiatives emerging. Local residents and organisations alike are invigorated and passionate about the role of events in the town, both now and for its future.
About the role
This role is maternity cover and will be offered on a fixed term contract.
The role will report directly in to the Town Clerk and be responsible for the Events Officer, contractors and volunteers. You will work closely with other officers including Communications, Public Services, Community, Heritage and Support Officer.
Crewe Town council has a rich and varied events and culture programme planned and set out for 2026 which needs oversight while the events and culture manager is on maternity leave. This will require a suitably experienced and qualified individual to ensure delivery is consistent, compliant and maintains the usual standard of quality events and experiences delivered by Crewe Town Council.
If you’ve applied for this position before, please note that your application has already been considered.
Closing Date: 12:00pm on Friday 14th November 2025 (Please note, the closing date may be brought forward if a suitable candidate is identified before the deadline).
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible, to be discussed and agreed.
Expected contract length: This is a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover for the position of Events and Culture Manager. The contract is expected to last for around 12months depending on start date.
In the event that the post-holder returns from maternity leave earlier than anticipated, the contract may be terminated with one months notice.


