Partnership manager jobs in barking and dagenham, greater london
About the role
The Director of Membership Services provides strategic leadership for the Membership Services directorate and is therefore responsible for the development and implementation of all Imperial College Union strategy relating to Student Activities, Representation, Advice, Governance and Policy. The role ensure the delivery and resourcing of operating plans, policy and operating procedures to ensure that the Union delivers its strategic objectives across its Membership Services.
The successful candidate will ensure that the directorate develops and delivers impactful and inclusive services which champion and enhance the Student Experience at Imperial College. They will ensure that the Union values of integrity, inclusivity, and innovation guide the work of the directorate, and will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal, College and external stakeholders. They will also be a member of the Union’s Operational Management Group and Leadership Team, and as such will be responsible for the strategic development of the Union and ensuring that the Union works towards delivering its mission and aims.
This role requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and the ability to build effective relationships. Candidates should have experience managing budgets, leading teams, and driving innovation within a membership or student-focused organisation. The ability to work collaboratively while delivering student-centred initiatives is key to success in this position.
Applications are encouraged from individuals with similar professional backgrounds who are passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging university experience. We welcome applicants who share our principles and are committed to fostering a welcoming and dynamic environment.
This role is open to consultants and secondments will be considered for the right candidate.
Please note this is a Fixed Term Maternity Cover role.
What you would be doing
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Service Development and Delivery
- Health and Safety Management
- Ethical and Environmental Management
- Other duties, broadly in line with above key responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Appropriate experience of management and leadership of teams in a Students’ Union or similar environment
- Experience of managing multiple budgets
- Successfully building partnerships for the benefit or the reputation of an organisation
- Experience of working effectively in student or membership led environment
- A working knowledge of membership-led activities
- Ability to work in a complex environment with the skills to develop productive
relationships with a range of stakeholders
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full list of duties and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
Please note this role is with the Students’ Union. We’re a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes, and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you’ll also be joining a wider community of staff working within higher education. If you’ve never worked in a students’ union, or are unsure why it’s different, we encourage you to get in contact. It’s a brilliant place to work.
As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer:
- flexible working hours
- generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures)
- bicycle loan scheme
- season ticket loan
- health benefits
- excellent professional development opportunities and many more.
More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page. Please see link on College website.
Further information
To apply for the role please complete the online application form.
We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants’ names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People team (email on application site).
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th July 2025.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, every role within Imperial College Union contributes to our environmental and social goals. This includes actively participating in initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices within every department.
About the role:
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our ambitious Fundraising team. Working closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll contribute to our fundraising strategy and help meet annual income targets. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing significant funding that helps us deliver life-changing services across London. You’ll work with a supportive and collaborative team to develop compelling proposals and build lasting relationships with funders who share our vision of ending homelessness.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, managing the full cycle of fundraising - from research and cultivation to writing applications and providing meaningful stewardship. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify funding needs and shape bids that align with SHP’s strategy and impact.
If you’re a confident communicator with a flair for storytelling, relationship-building, and strategic thinking, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference every day. You’ll have the freedom to bring ideas, grow income, and develop your skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment where your work truly matters.
The team currently works 2 days in the office in Kings Cross and 3 from home. The office days are currently Wednesday and Friday but do often change depending on the demand of meetings/events/week to week responsibilities.
About you:
- At least one year of experience in securing grants from charitable Trusts and Foundations.
- Track record of securing grants from charitable Trusts and Foundations.
- Understanding of and enthusiasm for SHP’s delivery approach and mission and values.
- Highly numerate and attentive to detail.
- Entrepreneurial, results-driven and able to work on own initiative and also as part of a team, meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July Online via Microsoft Teams
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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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!
World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
This is an exciting time for World Jewish Relief’s Humanitarian work, building on our highly ambitious strategy to continue to expand the quality and scope of our humanitarian capabilities. As members of the START Network and signatories of Charter4Change and The Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations, and endorsers of the Principles for LLA (Locally Led Adaptation), we are committed to the highest standards of humanitarian intervention.
Recent operations include responses to disasters from Ukraine, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Colombia, East Africa, Bangladesh, Gaza, Nepal, and Haiti. We are eager to secure greater funding support to ensure we can deepen the quality and impact of our work through local partners ensuring we are meeting our obligations to the Core Humanitarian Standards.
Given the rapidly changing humanitarian context, this role will play a leading part in shaping our position in ensuring locally led capability is at the forefront of sector best practices. It will help to strengthen and grow our response capabilities, impact, and accountability of our humanitarian portfolio.
The post will drive our response to international disasters, building programmes and partnerships to support both relief and recovery efforts. The portfolio includes a strong established climate resilience focus. The establishment and maintenance of effective local partnerships with credible local actors is essential to develop our Disaster Preparedness Initiative (a network of local partners in disaster prone countries who we work with to respond to large and small disasters).
You should have:
- A deep understanding of international development & humanitarian theory, practice and standards
- Extensive relevant experience in the humanitarian ecosystem
- Experience of leading within disaster response situations
- Experience of contributing to complex programme decision-making, basing practical recommendations on sound analysis of risk and opportunity
- Experience and knowledge of international humanitarian policy and practice issues and the humanitarian architecture sufficient to command the respect of others in the sector
- Experience in using best practices and humanitarian standards in designing programmes.
- Commitment to and experience of supporting locally led humanitarian action.
- Experience of developing and distance-managing partnerships with international or local agencies.
- Proven experience of managing all elements of the project cycle.
- An understanding of logical frameworks, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and the measurement of project impact.
- Willingness to undertake significant international travel (approx. 4-6 trips per year).
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays, after 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- Season ticket / travel to work loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role by explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
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Purpose of the post
HDR UK are committed to meaningful involvement and engagement where patients and the public are actively involved in shaping our work and decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Public Involvement and Engagement Manager and matrix managed within the Big Data for Complex Disease team, this is a pivotal role that will maintain and build upon an established strategy and programme of activities embedding the patient and public voice at all stages of work with the Driver Programme.
Your work will also support best practice delivered as part of the Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI), a vital UK-wide multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to facilitate a sector wide shift focused on establishing and advancing good practices for public involvement and engagement (PIE) with data-driven research and statistics.
You will work closely with public members, research and NHS communities, internal colleagues, charity partners, and funders to develop and implement plans for patient and public involvement and engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for meaningful involvement and engagement of patients and the public in research, to shape and influence our work on the safe, ethical and scientifically robust use of data for research into the causes, prevention and treatment of disease.
The successful candidate will have a track record in working with individuals, groups and communities and can communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. The post holder will have excellent influencing and negotiation skills, experience of working on complex projects with multiple partners and be comfortable with working at pace. Patient and public involvement and engagement in data-driven research is a growing field. The successful candidate will show a willingness and experience of developing and delivering innovative approaches to involvement where previously opportunities may not have been obvious.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of working with diverse communities and using trauma-informed practices to engage with those having lived experience of a variety of health conditions.
Main responsibilities
Big Data for Complex Disease PPIE strategy and delivery:
- Lead on the delivery of the PPIE strategy for the Big Data for Complex Disease driver programme, with oversight from the Senior PPIE Manager and Senior Programme Manager.
- Develop and deliver training and support best practice for researchers working with patients and the public on involvement and engagment in health data research.
- Support member development and growth of the network of patients and public contributors involved in the Big Data for Complex Disease driver programme, including by providing training and guidance on data science and its use in the programme.
Embedding PPIE in our work:
- Lead and facilitate meetings with public contributors to integrate meaningful PPIE throughout all aspects of our work.
- Undertake and manage specific involvement and engagement activities, including but not limited to focus groups, engagement events, developing and undertaking surveys, supporting the writing of plain English summaries of projects and their outputs. In collaboration with senior colleagues, support involvement of patients and the public in the governance of our work.
- Review and provide advice on PPIE elements of research projects ensuring adequate PPIE is incorporated and provide advice and support where needed to researchers.
- Develop methods to expand reach and ensure diversity of perspectives and work with the HDR UK Involvement and Engagement team to grow involvement of currently underrepresented and underserved groups in health data science.
- Build and manage relationships with colleagues within the Big Data for Complex Disease driver programme and relevant partners like the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Data Science Centre, working collaboratively to support and manage involvement and engagement across all areas of work.
- Work closely with the internal communications colleagues to create and disseminate engaging content (e.g. news stories on outputs and impact, videos, infographics, case studies) on our work and involvement and engagement activities using a variety of communication tools.
- Horizon scan and liaise with colleagues across HDR UK for opportunities to increase visibility of the institute’s engagement and involvement impact, i.e. through conferences, festivals, journals and other publications.
- Lead on the recruitment of new public contributors as required. Adapt, develop and provide training for public where necessary identifying training requirements as needed.
Developing PPIE best practice and collaborative working:
- Work with the Senior PPIE Programme Delivery Manager and the rest of the PPIE Central team to share best practice and examples of successful PPIE practices that could influence our work, including through the Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI).
- Collaborate with the Senior PPIE Programme Delivery Manager, the PPIE Central team, and the HDR UK’s Institute-Wide PPIE Leads Group to lead public outreach initiatives and other events, ensuring that stakeholders are afforded opportunities to contribute their input and provide feedback. Establish effective working relationships and ‘ways of working’ with strategic partners to maximise opportunities for collaboration in patient and public involvement and engagement.
- Act as an internal and external ambassador for public, patient and practitioner engagement and involvement.
- Monitor and report on performance of PPIE across the Programme, make effective use of digital approaches to maximise the ability to collaborate, communicate and continuously learn.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of working with patients, carers and members of the public with diverse interests.
- Experience of working with community organisations and diverse voices
- Experience of running patient/public involvement activities
- Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating patient and public engagement and involvement strategies and methodologies, preferably in a research environment
- Experience of promoting the need and value of engagement and involvement to a wide range of stakeholders and acting as an advocate
- Experience of writing / developing content for public and research audiences and delivering presentations
- Experience of demonstrating an understanding of health research and the needs of patients and the public
- Planning and organisational expertise with a proven track record of delivering challenging projects with multiple partners to deadlines
- Experience of organising and facilitating a range of events and meetings including: event preparation, chairing of meetings, delivering presentations, use of tools to gather views and feedback, follow-up communications and evaluation
- An understanding of the public sensitivities of using health data for research
Skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex and multiple areas of work with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Evidence of ability to meet tight and challenging deadlines using a flexible and adaptable approach
- Good influencing and coaching skills.
- Excellent people and interpersonal skills to build collaborative partnerships across diverse groups and the ability to handle sensitive issues positively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with different groups of stakeholders and people at all levels.
- Able to grasp the complexity of work across HDR UK and process complex scientific information to communicate it in a way that is clear, engaging and inspires the public to get involved.
- Strong analytic skills with the ability to frame problems and solutions in a logical manner.
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions without supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the charity uniting for a life unlimited for all people with cystic fibrosis. We fund vital research, improve care, speak out and race towards effective treatments for all. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is here to make sure everyone with cystic fibrosis can live without limits.
Are you a Senior Events Manager or Events Manager looking to develop your experience at a senior fundraiser level? Would you like to join an organisation that’s flexible, caring and compassionate, whilst being determined to deliver positive impact for people with cystic fibrosis? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Events Development Manager to lead our Events Fundraising Team. This is a rewarding role that comes at a time when there is significant change and progress for those living with cystic fibrosis.
Sitting within our supportive Community and Events Fundraising team, you will work alongside the Events Manager and Events Coordinators and focus on the Trust’s portfolio of challenge events for a fixed term maternity cover of up to 12 months.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate to ensure an effective strategy is in place to grow income sustainably over time across our Events portfolio.
- Lead the development and implementation of the challenge event portfolio to deliver annual income targets.
- Oversee the delivery of excellent race experiences for TeamCF participants at high profile events such as the London Marathon.
- Inspire a vision of exceptional supporter stewardship for event participants, demonstrating relationship management through in-depth knowledge and understanding of supporter journeys.
- Manage delegated budgets and KPI’s by using financial planning tools to maintain expenditure within agreed tolerances and achieving income projections.
To be the right candidate for this role, you will:
- Have significant experience of mass challenge event and project management
- Be experienced in managing, recruiting, developing and empowering others
- Have an in-depth understanding of Gift Aid and fundraising codes of practice
- Be able to work flexibly and collaboratively with a range of people
- Have extensive knowledge of health and safety and the legal requirements of mass event organisation
This is a role that requires some travel throughout the UK. You will be able to take Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for this and claim travel and subsistence allowances.
The team all currently work from home and regularly keep in touch with online team meetings, individual catchups as required, as well as in person.
The existing postholder is also home-based, but we are open to candidates who would prefer a hybrid arrangement. If you are based at our London office, you would be expected to attend the office at least two days per week.
We will provide you with either London Weighting or a home allowance to support costs of travelling to work or working from home, a laptop, mobile phone and any other essential equipment needed for your role.
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date – Monday 9 June 2025
Interviews expected – Week commencing 16 June 2025
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
No agencies please.
How to apply
Please see the job description for more information on the role. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact us.
To apply, please select ‘Apply Now’ and complete our application form and equal opportunities form.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
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Are you confident working with senior leaders and navigating complex relationships? Do you have the diplomacy and judgement to support strong governance in a fast-paced environment?
We're looking for a Head of Governance and Compliance to work closely with our CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. This is a vital role at the centre of the organisation, supporting a wide range of influential individuals. The Head of Governance and Compliance will need to adapt to varied working styles and expectations, with the ability to approach all relationships with professionalism, clarity and care.
As Head of Governance and Compliance, you will lead our governance function, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance while enabling effective decision-making. With strong governance experience, sound judgement and the ability to build trust at all levels, you will support effective leadership and accountability across the MND Association.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and continuously develop the governance function, embedding best practices aligned with our strategy and values.
- Act as the primary trusted advisor on governance, risk and regulatory matters to the Chair, Board, CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
- Lead and develop governance frameworks, policies and structures that reflect best practice.
- Oversee planning and delivery of all governance activities, including Board meetings, Committee meetings, and the AGM.
- Provide clear structured agendas, timely papers and accurate minutes to support effective governance meetings.
- Maintain governance records and ensure regulatory compliance with Companies House and the Charity Commission.
- Monitor and report on governance performance, risks and improvement areas.
- Take a leading role in managing and enabling constructive and challenging relationships between the Board, Chair, and ELT.
- Manage trustee recruitment, induction, training and succession planning.
- Oversee the organisation's policy framework and serious complaints process, ensuring appropriate enquiry and learning.
- Lead the development and implementation of the risk management framework in line with Board expectations.
- Stay informed on legal, regulatory and sector developments and advise the organisation on implications.
About You:
- Strong knowledge of UK charity and company law.
- Proven experience working with Boards and senior leaders in a governance role.
- Skilled in developing governance policies, frameworks and risk management processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Good level of financial acumen within a governance role.
- High levels of discretion, judgement and political awareness.
- Able to work independently, make sound decisions and prioritise effectively.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships and influence sensitively.
- Committed to inclusion, ethical practice and continuous learning.
- CGI qualified or working towards qualification (desirable).
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 days per week.
This role can be based from Northampton or London.
Interview Dates:
First stage interview: Thursday 17th July, in-person at our Northampton office
Second stage interview: Thursday 24th July, in-person at our London office.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Substantial experience in governance, preferably in a charity or membership organisation.
- Proven ability to work with Boards and senior leadership.
- Experience developing governance frameworks and policies.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
If you have the expertise and approach to support the work of our Board and senior team, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Interim Head of Trusts and Philanthropy to work as part of our Philanthropy and Partnerships Team.
This is a fixed term position until 31 August 2026
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers who are passionately committed to raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams spanning Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants, and Partnerships.
Trusts & Grants have a strong track record at Rethink Mental Illness, and a growing portfolio of supporters at Mental Health UK. The team is well-positioned to develop innovative funding propositions that support the future ambitions of both charities, working to achieve both in-year cornerstone grants and long-term, transformational funding. As a newly established programme, Philanthropy demonstrates exciting potential for both Rethink and MHUK, with initiatives spanning major donor and mid-value engagement.
How you will make a difference
We are looking for an experienced Philanthropy and Trust and Foundations fundraiser to join our passionate team. This exciting maternity cover role will oversee Trusts & Grants, Philanthropy and Prospect Research during a pivotal time of growth, ensuring each area continues to develop, scale and innovate to achieve lasting results in support of our ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy.
The successful post-holder will be a proactive charity professional who can effectively nurture the Trusts & Grants team, supporting them to reach in-year and future targets and facilitating the continued growth of this area. The role will also comprise developing the Philanthropy stream, bringing exemplary relationship management and stewardship strategies to continue establishing the programme for long-term success. The post-holder will manage their own high-value portfolio of prospects across both areas in addition to supporting the work of their team. Working across the high-value function, Prospect Research also sits under this position, with a remit to support and facilitate collaboration and maximising all opportunities between Trusts, Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships.
As a senior leader you will take an active role in representing Philanthropy and Trusts externally and internally. You will work with stakeholders across the charities to understand and translate charitable initiatives into dynamic funding propositions, and build deep relationships with trusts, foundations and individual donors.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Population Matters – Director of Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Home-based with occasional travel (and a regular presence in the office).
Salary: £70k per annum, reviewed annually.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Population Matters, the organisation shining a light on the impact our growing population is having on us and nature, is seeking a Director of Fundraising and Engagement to lead and inspire a passionate team towards achieving a global funding model that is diverse, sustainable and pioneering by 2030.
Population Matters is a small yet ambitious global organisation with a vision of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainability with nature and each other. With Sir David Attenborough as a patron, the charity works to campaign, inform, undertake research and do all they can to encourage an open fair-minded and constructive debate about population to achieve a better future for people and the planet. They aim to create a wave of public awareness and corresponding policy action on a growing population and unsustainable consumption.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation with a revised vision, mission and values, in conjunction with a new global strategy for 2025-2030 launched earlier in the year.
The role of Director of Fundraising and Engagement will play a pivotal part in bringing the organisation’s five new strategic goals to life through targeted fundraising work made possible through strong relationship management, influential fundraising and engagement activity and effective partnership building with key stakeholders and donors. Using a test and learn approach, you will develop a diverse range of donors, allies and influencers who care about the planet and who will support and amplify the charity’s work. The role will also be responsible for exploring global funding opportunities around the creation of new regional hubs and ensuring that Population Matters’ fundraising is supported by clear, compelling, positive, targeted communications.
The role will also sit on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working collaboratively with the CEO and other Directors to ensure the organisation delivers impact across its strategic goals.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record in successfully developing and implementing fundraising strategies or plans, including leading a high performing team, as well as experience of securing funding from international sources or experience working in an international/global context. You will also have demonstratable success in developing and/or delivering an individual giving or legacy programme as well as a philanthropy or grant-seeking function.
You will have strong relationship building skills with major donors and individual supporters, able to align their giving needs with Population Matters’ work. Excellent communication skills will be combined with a resilient and optimistic approach and the ability to work independently with professional drive. Finally you will be passionate about the vision and mission of Population Matters.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 7th July, 9.00 am.
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Job title: Executive Assistant
Reports to: CEO and Senior Manager, Team & Operations
Salary: £36-40k pro rata, dependent on experience
Location: Russell Square, London (office-based role)
Hours: 21 hours per week, Mon-Fri, times to be discussed but preference for some hours every day
Length: Fixed term 12-month contract
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity and membership society that has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health since 1907. Our ambition is to save lives and improve health around the world through increased access to greater equity in global health care. Through our activities we help further our members’ careers. We also bring together their collective knowledge and use our own expertise to achieve change within the sector.
We are looking for a motivated and pro-active individual to join us as Executive Assistant to the CEO and Senior Manager, Team and Operations. The role will support the Society’s activities by providing direct assistance to the Leadership team, managing communications with our growing network of key volunteers and working with the CEO on fundraising strategies.
The role will require someone who has excellent organisation, time management and administrative experience, and some experience working in the charitable sector (knowledge of fundraising an advantage). The successful candidate will work on their own initiative and multi-task across a number of different projects at any one time. The role will involve some analysis and data management, and may involve working to tight deadlines, as well as coordinating work across internal and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the role will include:
- Administration of Committee and Board meetings, AGMs and other Governance-related activities
- Conducting fundraising research, working with the CEO on fundraising strategies
- Desk research on relevant projects for the society
- Organisation of volunteers, including communication planning, data management and updating records
- Supporting the team on the centralisation and recording of key project deliverable dates
- Providing strategic and administrative support for the Society’s planning tools
- Data analysis and presentation – e.g., from surveys, internal datasets or research
- Some calendar management – e.g., ensuring prep or post-meeting follow up time is scheduled in for leadership team, and reminding them of important tasks and deadlines
- Provide authorisation channel for CEO approvals, including costs, contracts, expenses, etc.
- Supporting the Senior Manager, Team & Operations and the CEO with partnership management and deliverables
- General support as requested from CEO or Senior Manager, Team & Operations
- Any other reasonable tasks as deemed appropriate by CEO or Senior Manager, Team & Operations
Essential Skills:
- Ability to manage a diverse set of priorities and meet deadlines to a consistently high standard
- Capacity to set up and maintain administrative processes and office systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information
- Discretion and professionalism at all times, but particularly when dealing with confidential or sensitive information
- Experience of being responsible for initiating, planning, and developing own areas of work
- High computer literacy and confidence with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
- Exceptional use of written and spoken English
- Experience as a Personal Assistant, or relevant managerial role, in an office environment
- Flexibility and willingness to work under own initiative
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of charitable sector and/or global health
- Experience as an Executive Assistant for a busy individual or team
- Fundraising knowledge
- Analysis and organisation of multiple datasets
The deadline for this role is 5pm BST 30th June, but we will be interviewing candidates as applications arrive so may close the recruitment before the deadline.
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No agencies please.
Smart Works is looking for a Head of Data & Impact to play a pivotal part in ensuring that Smart Works is a data-driven organisation, where insight and analysis underpin strategic decision-making and service delivery.
At its core, this position is responsible for overseeing the how the charity measures impact. The successful candidate will lead on management of the charity’s central database—used across all centres—to manage client, volunteer and referrer information. This includes coordinating system updates, working with external contractors, and maintaining data integrity and functionality across the board.
For full details, please see the Job Pack attached. The closing date is midnight on Sunday 15th June with first round interviews taking place virtually on Friday 20th June, and second round interviews taking place in London on Wednesday 25th June.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the following questions via our recruitment portal:
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 200 words)
- What experience do you have of delivering transformational change to digital processes or data systems? How have you ensured efficient and effective outcomes? (Max 350 words)
- Why do you think you are well suited to the role of Head of Data & Impact? (Max 350 words)
- Is there anything else you would like to share at this stage? (Max 150 words).
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People & Culture Advisor
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
- You will be central to delivering our People and Culture strategy by providing high-quality, day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll ensure our people processes run smoothly, consistently reflect our values, and meet legal and best practice standards.
- You’ll work closely with staff and managers, offering clear, practical advice and contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture. With a collaborative approach, you'll help embed good management practices, support policy implementation, and use HR data and insights to inform and improve our work.
- You’ll be part of a small, collaborative People and Culture team, where we work flexibly and supportively to deliver excellent HR services. We value open communication, curiosity, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
- We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing a varied workload. You’ll bring experience across the full employee lifecycle in a busy HR environment, with strong administrative skills and the ability to juggle priorities. Solid experience in advising on employee relations matters, such as absence, performance, grievance and disciplinary, is essential, with a clear understanding of how to apply policy and promote consistent practice.
- This is a generalist role with opportunities to develop and learn across projects, owning processes and training tailored to your personal and professional development.
Salary: £37,551
Closing Date: Wednesday 18th June
Interview Date: Thursday 26th June
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for policy, public affairs, and media? Do you thrive on influencing change at the highest levels and leading impactful campaigns?
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of External Affairs to lead a high-performing team and drive our external engagement strategy. This is a pivotal role in a respected medical charity, where your work will directly support doctors and improve patient outcomes.
The Head of External Affairs will lead a talented team of experts with focus on building the RCR’s influence, authority and impact across government and the health sector. Bringing together policy, public affairs, campaigns, AI, census and insight and media, the external affairs team will drive the agenda for change in our key policy areas, ensuring that our positions on workforce, cancer, AI and more are heard and listened to by decision makers; that the RCR is seen as the authority on all things radiology and oncology; and that our positions are clear and unequivocal.
What you’ll do:
- Policy – Lead the development of evidence-based, clinically informed policy outputs that influence change through public affairs, media, and stakeholder engagement.
- Census and Insight – Oversee the delivery of impactful Censuses and ensure all external affairs work is grounded in robust data, insight, and real-world case studies.
- Public Affairs – Drive strategic engagement with parliamentary stakeholders and build partnerships to amplify the RCR’s influence on key health policy issues.
- Press and Media Relations – Secure high-profile, targeted media coverage aligned with RCR priorities; support Officers as expert spokespeople and foster strong media relationships.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain influential relationships across the health sector, government, and within the RCR to extend reach and impact.
- AI Strategy – Secure the RCR’s place as a leading organisation in the healthcare space by driving the development of expert thought leadership, impactful programmes of work and a solid AI strategy for the College
- Leadership and Management – Manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team across data and insight, policy, public affairs, media and AI, ensuring strategic alignment and high performance.
What you’ll need:
- Significant experience of delivering high profile external affairs strategies for complex organisations.
- Experience of influencing and effecting change in government policy through public affairs.
- Experience in developing high impact campaigns across a wide stakeholder landscape
- Demonstrable experience of turning evidence-based policy into compelling asks through both targeted and broader campaigns
- Experience leading a policy team.
- Ability to translate complex policy into succinct and clear messages.
- Ability to lead and motivate a cross functional team
- Ability to influence others
- Good interpersonal skills.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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About SPANA
SPANA is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
SPANA’s mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive. This is an exciting time to join us, as we grow and expand our global programmatic work and team.
The Head of Programmes will lead SPANA’s development of a high quality, innovative partnership programme portfolio that delivers immediate and lasting change for working animals.
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of SPANA’s global impact. You will be responsible for ensuring that SPANA programmes are designed and delivered in alignment with the organisation’s 2023-2027 strategy, mission and vision. With a focus on driving operational, programmatic and technical excellence, you will provide high-level oversight across our diverse programme portfolio. The role also strategically balances programming across the nexus of animal welfare, the environment and sustainable development and embraces the One Health approach, fostering impactful and sustainable outcomes.
Salary, contract and location
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week) permanent role. This role is UK based, with regular attendance (approximately 1-2 times per month) in our London office. The salary for this role is approximately £55,000-£60,000, dependent on expereiunce. SPANA is also pleased to offer employees benefits including a generous company pension scheme and health care cash plan.
Further details and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details. To apply, please email a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling deadline until the role is filled.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deputy Head of Care
£45,000pa + Company Car and benefits (25 days annual leave and pension)
This is a national role
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Care to hold national responsibility for the operational management of identified Care projects, driving their development and implementation.
Reporting to the Director of Care and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for the line management of Family Support Managers for the Kentown Programme and the development of new locality projects as identified by the Director of Care Services.
Having worked previously in a senior management role, with experience of working in a stressful and emotional environment, within the community, you have a commitment to working in partnership with children, young people and their families, developing, monitoring and delivering service outcomes and building and maintaining successful professional partnerships to ensure the service is accessible to relevant families.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who understand the impact on family dynamics of having a child/young person with a life threatening or terminal illness and those who have worked in bereavement support.
· A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.
· Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks from conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.
· A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly – you have a strong sense of drive and a warm and friendly working style.
· Strong networking skills and confident use of MS Office - Educated to A-level or equivalent with a recognised childcare and management qualification (NVQ4 or equivalent)
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Company car for front line care posts
· Time off in lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus scheme
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please send an up-to-date CV with a covering expression of interest letter to us via the link.
Closing date for applications is 20th June.
First interviews will take place at Cassini court on 21st June, with second interviews thereafter.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Registered Charity No: 1070532
We are seeking an experienced practitioner with knowledge of the criminal justice system and working in partnership with statutory agencies, and familiar with the role of MAPPA. The post holder will need to be confident in the assessment and support of those convicted of sexual offences and will hold a case load of service users along with the oversight and management of volunteers who provide interventions to service users in the community.
Circles South East (Circles SE) is a registered charity and leading provider of services that address the damage to society and individuals caused by sexual harm and violence. Circles SE’s primary aim is to provide a comprehensive package of support to all whose lives have been impacted by sexual harm and sexual violence. Its vision is to become essenIally a “one stop shop” for issues relaIng to sexual abuse, and embracing multi-agency working practices. We are a community project addressing some of the most marginalized and neglected areas related to sexual violence and the harm it causes in our communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.