Partnership manager jobs
This is an exciting chance to join us at a pivotal moment of growth. You will be a natural relationship-builder, engaging schools and multi-academy trusts across the country with programmes that spark real change in school kitchens and food education.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is an ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality.
We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
The purpose of this role is to support engagement with schools and multi-academy trusts by coordinating outreach, responding to enquiries, and helping to deliver our engagement activities. You will work closely with the Engagement Manager to implement engagement plans and ensure effective communication with schools and partners.
You will be supported by the Engagement Manager, Co-Director of Partnerships and Impact, and work closely with the Senior Programme Managers, Programme Managers and Communications team.
You will support the Engagement Manager to deliver our school engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with our organisational goals and funded programme commitments. You’ll be a key first point of contact for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, assessing their suitability and needs before referring them to the appropriate programme.
Working with the Engagement Manager, you’ll create marketing strategies to generate interest and participation in our programmes through direct mail, digital marketing campaigns, and in-person at conferences and events and meetings with prospective school partners.
You’ll help build the engagement pipeline, support onboarding to ensure a smooth handover for training participants and schools to our programme delivery teams.
This role will be primarily based in London, but will include supporting the engagement of schools in locations across the UK as we scale and develop new hubs. You will be joining a dynamic and growing charity who are passionate about delivering exceptional training, skill sharing, expertise and know-how to advance the quality of food preparation, food service and food education in schools.
You will ideally have an understanding of the education sector and have strong people skills with the ability to build relationships and manage effective partnerships with external organisations.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and are passionate about creating a welcoming working environment for everyone. We’re continually updating our DEI policy and have a neurodiversity champion. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
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Support the Engagement Manager in delivering school engagement plans and activities, ensuring they align with our organisational marketing strategy.
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Help build and maintain positive relationships with schools, academy trusts and partner organisations, with the support of the Engagement Manager.
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Maintain accurate data records and ensure our contacts database is up to date with relevant school, participant, partner and engagement information.
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Maintain and update the engagement pipeline, tracking enquiries, supporting follow-ups, and coordinating the handover to programme teams.
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Work with the Engagement Manager to build upon our current onboarding and customer journey for schools and training participants, developing and improving this for future schools and cohorts.
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Work closely with the Comms team to support marketing of training programmes to schools and school chefs.
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Support Engagement Manager with incoming enquiries, ensuring timely and effective responses.
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Support the delivery of engagement campaigns - helping with content and materials, logistics, scheduling, and coordinating with the Communications team.
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Represent Chefs in Schools at national and regional conferences, exhibitions, and networking events to promote our programmes and mission.
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Coordinate event logistics such as registrations, attendance tracking, and follow-up communications, supporting colleagues where needed.
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Provide administrative support within the wider Partnerships and Impact team.
Skills & experience:
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You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve child health through improving food and food education in schools.
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You’re an excellent writer and communicator with strong presentation and communication skills.
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You have experience of maintaining and building relationships with a wide range of audiences.
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You have experience of using CRM software.
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You have experience supporting outreach or engagement activity, ideally within education, food, charity or related fields.
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You have the ability to listen, understand and interpret customer requirements.
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You demonstrate self-motivation, flexibility and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing, growing organisation.
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A good understanding of the UK educational system is desirable.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard, but believe in a healthy work / life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to, and draw on, a variety of projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job.
The deadline for applications is Sun 11th Jan 23:59
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online 30-minute competency based interview to take place on Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 January 2026.
Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person second interview on Wednesday 28 January to be held at our office in Brixton, London. You will be asked to complete a task in advance and give a 10 minute presentation to the interview panel on the day. The interview overall will take a maximum of one hour.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



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Title: Project Assistant
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The Project Assistant will manage day-to-day activities for the School Health Integrated Programme (SHIP), working closely with the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Based in Harare, with implementation in Glenview-Mufakose District, the role focuses on coordination, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and supporting capacity-building initiatives to ensure successful delivery of project targets.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate SHIP activities with ministries, partners, and schools to meet project objectives.
- Organise capacity-building sessions for health workers and school health coordinators.
- Prepare activity reports and contribute to quarterly and annual donor reports.
- Monitor project implementation through site visits and follow-up actions.
- Support outreach activities and ensure proper record-keeping systems are maintained.
- Track project expenditure and monitor budget variance for compliance and value for money.
- Represent the programme at meetings with ministries and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate patient satisfaction studies and assist with operational research.
- Support partners in planning, monitoring, and quality assurance of project delivery.
- Identify underperformance issues and implement corrective measures in consultation with partners.
This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
As Project Assistant, you are organised, proactive, and experienced in coordinating health-related projects. You excel at building relationships with government ministries and partners, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring compliance with donor and organisational standards. Your ability to communicate effectively, monitor progress, and support capacity-building will help deliver inclusive and impactful health services.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential
- Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related discipline (postgraduate degree an advantage) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience in programme or project management, ideally within an INGO setting.
- Knowledge of public health and eye health in Zimbabwe.
- Understanding of Disability Inclusive Development and experience working with OPDs.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation and research.
- Understanding of Zimbabwe’s health system and advocacy work.
Desirable
- Ability to work with project budgets, forecasts, and reports.
- Training needs assessment and facilitation skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English; Ndebele fluency is an advantage.
- Strong networking and advocacy skills.
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites; basic computer skills required.
Closing date:
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In September 2025 Oxford opened its new home for humanities, the state-of-the-art Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. Building on our successes in recent years, we are growing the team with a new senior fundraising role that will work with world-class academics and artists in our faculties and in the Centre’s cultural programming.
In addition to housing a Humanities Library and 7 academic faculties, the Schwarzman Centre includes a world-class, purpose-built concert hall space, theatre, cinema and ‘black box’ performance space, creating a new home for music, film, performing arts and visual arts in Oxford and transforming the experience for students, academics and the local community. The building will create a step change in the visual and performing arts in Oxford, establishing a central base for the Music faculty and History of Art department while offering exciting potential for collaboration with the Ruskin School of Art.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities Division. Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion, and the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind. Our research informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns, and contributes to our understanding of – and solutions to – some of the most complex global challenges, from climate change to the impacts of Artificial Intelligence.
About the Role
This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts and scholarships in the academic faculties as well as securing support for the activities of the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, including the programme of public events that will start taking place in the building from spring 2026. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
· To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
· Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
· The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship by identifying and maximising opportunities
· To work well as part of a team, with the capacity to work independently on projects and priorities
· A passion for the arts and humanities, and an awareness of the funding landscape in the UK and internationally
What We Offer
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
· 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
· Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
· Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
· Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
· Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
· Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
· Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
· Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
· Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
· Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
· Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
· Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
· Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in your own words, in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages; no AI-written applications, please) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on Monday 19 January 2026 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27 January 2026, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



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Role Summary
Job title: Communications Lead
Contract: Part-time (80% FTE), permanent position
Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview (*)
Salary: £44k p.a. (pro rata)
Reporting to: Director of Julie’s Bicycle
Start date: Ideally beginning of March 2026 - depending on candidate’s notice period
Hours: Working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
(requests for flexible working hours will be considered)
Other:
- Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays
- Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities
- All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing
- Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually)
(*) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home.
If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please contact us (information in the link provided).
About Julie’s Bicycle (JB)
JB is a leading non-profit putting climate action at the heart of culture. We believe that creativity is a powerful catalyst for change — and that the arts and cultural sector has a vital role to play in building a just, regenerative future.
For over 15 years, we’ve worked with artists, cultural institutions, funders, and policymakers to mobilise creative climate leadership and action through advocacy, research, policy influence, training, path-finding projects and community building. We champion climate justice, centre equity, and believe that environmental solutions must be driven by cultural shifts as well as systems change. For more information on all our programmes, please visit our website.
The Role
We’re seeking a visionary and collaborative Communications Lead to lead the next phase of our communications strategy. This role is about more than messaging — it’s about shaping a compelling and inspiring public voice for creative climate action.
You will be responsible for our brand, storytelling, content strategy, and creative outputs—ensuring that everything we do reflects our values, amplifies our impact, and deepens our reach across the cultural and climate landscape. You’ll also play a key role in supporting our impact including welcoming new cultural organisations, creative practitioners, environmental partners, and funders into our network.
This is a digital-first communications role, with a strong focus on content development, storytelling, and designing varied communication campaigns. You’ll oversee our editorial voice across blogs, email, social media, and digital content. Alongside our Marketing Lead, you will ensure our insights, tools, and narratives are warm, purpose-focused, clear, accessible, and optimised for reach and engagement. You will be someone who thrives on the combination of ambitious strategic thinking and delivering content and projects on the ground.
You will collaborate with partner organisations to co-create communications, support joint campaigns, and ensure our voice is visible and aligned in the broader climate and culture movement. And while press/media remains part of the role, your primary focus will be digital content, brand positioning, and reaching new audiences.
You will be part of a small Marketing and Communications team and work closely with the rest of JB’s 20-person, supportive and mission-driven team.
We encourage people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from people of colour and those who self-identify as disabled.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and deliver an inclusive, digital-first communications strategy that positions Julie’s Bicycle as a cultural leader in climate action.
- Work with senior leadership to drive communications that support organisational growth, impact and fundraising, helping to expand our network and deepen engagement with the arts and cultural sector and the climate and environmental movement.
- Embed climate justice and equity throughout our communications, ensuring our language, images, and stories reflect a diverse, accessible, and fair transition.
- Champion our core narrative: putting climate action at the heart of culture.
Brand, Creative & Campaigns
- Lead on brand implementation, ensuring coherence of messaging and tone across all channels and materials.
- Deliver innovative and values-led communications campaigns in collaboration with partners and internal teams. Lead on key messaging, ensuring we are consistent and confident across all our channels.
- Take a data-led approach to maximise impact of our communications.
- Oversee design and creative production for campaigns, reports and digital content, (working alongside our Marketing Lead and with support from external designers/freelancers).
- Ensure communications projects are managed on time and on budget.
- Develop and implement communications for newer target audiences in particular leaders and change-makers across the environmental sector.
- Collaborate with our Marketing Lead to co-develop mar/comms strategies for individual programmes and projects, working closely with our programme leads.
Content & Digital
- Develop engaging, inclusive content across web, blogs, newsletters and social media.
- Shape and oversee editorial calendars that reflect our programmes, partnerships, research, and events.
- Lead on our content management and storytelling strategy.
- Ensure all content is optimised for audience growth, accessibility, and search (SEO), working closely with our Marketing Lead who leads on our overall web and SEO strategy.
- Support on the production of public reports and external briefing materials, ensuring appropriate tone and key messages.
- Manage internal and freelance team members producing social media content.
Partnerships & Profile
- Collaborate with cultural, environmental, and funding partners to co-create shared messaging, campaigns, and communications assets.
- Ensure JB’s story, voice, and impact are clearly represented in all collaborations and public-facing materials.
- Support JB’s role in coalitions and networks by developing communications that reflect collective aims and shared values.
- Work with the JB CEO and programme leads to create and implement a strategy for public-facing thought leadership.
Media & External Relations
- Maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets, responding to media opportunities that align with our strategy.
- Support the Director and other team members with media briefings and public communications as needed.
- When funded opportunities arise, lead liaison with external PR and media consultants.
Team & Collaboration
- Line manage / support the management of the Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
- Work closely with all internal teams — partnership, consultancy, research, advocacy, programmes — to align messaging and amplify impact.
- Contribute to organisational learning, planning, and shared values.
- Support the implementation and day to day running of JB’s new CRM.
- With the Marketing Lead, strengthen internal editorial and brand sign off processes for publications, media releases and key content.
- Support impact measurement and communication of impact.
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial experience in a senior communications role, ideally within the cultural, environmental, or non-profit sectors.
- Significant experience in designing and delivering successful communications strategies.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a track record of developing clear, creative, and inclusive content.
- Strong experience in campaign development, brand implementation, visual storytelling, and communications project management.
- Knowledge of content strategy, SEO, and audience engagement across digital platforms.
- Demonstrable ability to embed equity, diversity, and commitment to climate justice into communications practice.
- Collaborative and confident communicator with experience working across teams and with external partners.
- Strategic thinker with a commitment to Julie’s Bicycle’s mission and values.
- Strong design aesthetic and use of design skills (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud suite and Canva).
- Strong project management skills: the ability to meet deadlines and work flexibly across priorities in a fast-changing environment.
- Attention to detail and excellent proof reading.
Desirable
- Familiarity with climate and/or cultural policy environments.
- Experience working with funders, public bodies, or large-scale cultural partnerships.
- PR and media relations experience and contacts across digital and print channels
- Design, photography, or multimedia experience (or managing those with those skills).
- Experience contributing to organisational growth and development through communications.
Why Join Us?
At Julie’s Bicycle, you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of creativity and climate action. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible working culture — where your voice will shape how the cultural sector responds to one of the greatest challenges of our time.
How to Apply
If you’d like to apply, please complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form on our website and submit these by 11.59pm on Sunday 18th Jan 2026.
We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, culture, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please note, this post is open to people who already have the right to live and work in the UK, as Julie’s Bicycle is not currently in a position to sponsor a work visa.
A note on AI
While we understand that some people may use AI tools for accessibility (and recognise and support that many assistive technologies may use elements of AI), we ask candidates to consider what tools are most appropriate during the application process. For example, we recognise the value for many people of machine learning language tools like Grammarly. On the other hand we would discourage the use of generative AI tools in writing your application, as we'd like to understand your personal interest in working for Julie's Bicycle, and be able to understand your non-AI-assisted communication skills just as they are. We also recognise that for many of the people and creative communities we work with, the rise of generative AI poses a threat to their livelihoods, while the environmental impacts of AI are only set to grow: this means we also have a responsibility as Julie's Bicycle to consider where and when (and if) we use AI in our work.
Thank you for your interest in working at Julie’s Bicycle.
Julie’s Bicycle is a leading not-for-profit, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis.
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We are recruiting three Funding Strategy Development Managers, two Permanent roles and one Fixed-term for 12 months. Please state clearly in your supporting statement if you wish to be considered for the Fixed Term or Permanent role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Lottery Community Fund’s, Funding Strategy, Innovation and UK Directorate at a key moment in the delivery of our strategy. If you are up for playing a central role in a new team, which will be vital in enabling the Fund to deliver for communities in the years ahead, then this role could be for you.
We are approaching the midpoint of implementation of our strategy “It starts with community”. Over the last few years our funding portfolios in each of the nations of the UK and corporate functions have worked hard to embed the strategic ambitions we set ourselves. We are looking to take stock of our progress, understand how a changing world may impact our work and explore how we can grow our ambition to address the issues that will impact communities over the years ahead. Building on what we have achieved so far, we want to make greater progress including:
- Ensuring the fund has a thorough and live understanding of its collective response to the strategy, where our successes are and where there are opportunities to go further.
- Supporting our senior management team to come together to understand and explore our progress and shape the strategic direction for the organisation together
- Supporting greater engagement and collaboration between funding portfolios to enable sharing and learning, to build a better collective understanding of our missions and commitments and grow our impact
- Delivering ambitious and impactful projects to address common opportunities and challenges, for example to support the embedding of partnership working across the Fund, or to respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies.
- Supporting ongoing strategy development, including horizon scanning to maintain a collective picture of key developments related to our missions, cross cutting commitments and wider factors impacting communities.
Your day will be a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and practical execution, with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, influence, and drive change across the Fund. You will be one of two permanent managers in a small new team led by the Head of Strategy Development.
As this is a new team roles and responsibilities will be defined as the Team comes together. However, responsibilities may include:
- Drafting Senior Management Team (SMT) and Board reports on strategy implementation to update on progress and promote discussions on areas for development.
- Monitoring of funding portfolio strategy development and delivery activity, including maintaining regular engagement with portfolio representatives.
- Reviewing progress reports, identifying risks and issues and shaping recommendations to meet challenges and opportunities to go further in meeting strategic ambitions.
- Working closely with the Fund’s Governance Team to ensure the appropriate use of governance fora to provide oversight of strategy implementation and development work and maintaining an effective forward look of key priorities.
- Leading on engagement with key corporate functions, such as analytical, communications, legal and Human Resources, to support alignment with strategic ambitions.
- Engaging with funding teams across the Fund to support strong alignment between strategic ambition and operational realities.
- Leading discreet projects to explore emerging shared opportunities and challenges, undertaking desk research, engaging internal and external stakeholders and shaping proposals.
- Identifying opportunities for further alignment, internal partnerships and new ways of working.
Interview Details:
- Interview Date: TBC - 22 and 23 of January
- Format: Virtual
- Location: UK-Wide
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.
Briefing session: We will be hosting a briefing session to further outline the role and answer questions on the following date: 15 December 2025, 3:15- 4:00pm. To register or ask any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of working with civil society, either working in a civil society organisation or in a supporting function (e.g. in a funding, consultancy or policy making body) with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
- Experience of managing competing priorities to ensure successful delivery of key pieces of work.
- Strong collaboration skills, able to work with a range of people at different levels within an organisation to shape plans and projects that reflect the interests of the organisation.
- Strong external engagement skills, able to proactively identify a range of relevant stakeholders, build and maintain relationships, and draw on knowledge and expertise to inform proposals and projects.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to draw on data and qualitative evidence to understand complex topics and shape evidence led proposals.
- Strong communication skills, able to present complex topics clearly using a range of communication tools, in particular, able to write clear and succinct formal papers for senior leaders.
- Strong project management skills, able to use a range of tools to set out clear and timely delivery plans, identifying appropriate milestones, risks and issues.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience of working in a policy or strategy team, helping to set direction for an organisation or major programme of work
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).
It starts with community.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Access Interns Programme, a partnership between The Kartik Foundation and Variety, provides disabled young people with meaningful corporate internship opportunities to support their career aspirations. For many disabled young people, accessing work experience can be challenging due to societal barriers, lack of support, and limited opportunities. Access Interns is designed to break down these barriers, ensuring that participants gain valuable work experience, professional skills, and industry connections to help them succeed in their chosen careers.
The Access Interns Programme Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the ACCESS INTERNS programme, overseeing the internship placement process, employer engagement, and student support. This includes managing the selection process, coordinating placements, ensuring workplace accessibility, and tracking the programme’s impact.
The role also involves working closely with corporate employers to create inclusive work environments, supporting interns throughout their placements, and expanding engagement with schools, employers, and industry leaders to ensure disabled young people have equal access to high-quality career opportunities.
ABOUT VARIETY
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.
Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.
In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Management
· Managing the Access Interns Programme, ensuring it is delivered to a high standard and in line with Variety’s policies and procedures
· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set annual internship placement targets, manage the Access Interns budget and develop the Access Interns Programme.
· Overseeing the end-to-end process of the programme, from student recruitment and employer engagement to placement coordination and post-internship evaluation.
· Adhering to Variety’s Safeguarding policies and procedures and working with the Head of Programmes, by recognising that interns are vulnerable adults, and taking responsibility for their safety, welfare, and well-being throughout the programme.
· Identifying opportunities to expand and enhance the programme, ensuring it remains impactful, sustainable, and aligned with Variety’s strategic goals.
· Developing guidance materials, training sessions, and workshops to prepare students for internships and support their professional growth
· Working with the Programme’s team to input & manage programme data and reporting.
· Tracking and reporting on Programme Impact and analysing data to ensure continuous improvement.
Logistics and Coordination
· Coordinating interview schedule, employer meeting, and onboarding sessions to facilitate successful placements.
· Managing communication with interns, employers, schools, and other stakeholders, ensuring all parties are well-informed and supported.
· Organising online disability awareness training for corporate employers as part of the onboarding process, ensuring employers understand best practices for supporting disabled interns and creating accessible workplaces.
· Ensuring all necessary documentation, contracts and agreements are completed and maintained in line with Variety’s Policies and Compliance standards.
Budget and Income Generation
· Managing the Access Interns Programme budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control.
· Generating income from the programme, including securing corporate partnerships and funding opportunities to sustain and expand Access Interns.
· Working closely with the fundraising team to assist in converting Access Intern partners into Corporate Donors for Variety’s wider work.
· Working with the Chief Executive Officer to set financial targets and explore additional funding streams.
· Monitoring expenditure, tracking income, and providing financial reports on programme performance.
Student Outreach & Support
· Manage the application and selection process, ensuring fair and transparent recruitment.
· Working closely with students to support their career development, including
- CV writing and cover letter workshops
- Interview preparation sessions
- Professional skills training (e.g. workplace etiquette, communication skills, and confidence-building)
- One-on-one mentoring and guidance
· Provide guidance and support to interns throughout their journey, from pre-placement preparation to post-internship follow-up.
· Responsible for marketing to schools and colleges to increase awareness and participation.
· Ensuring students understand their rights and workplace accommodations, advocating for inclusive and accessible internships.
· Visiting schools and colleges to promote the programme, engage with students, and increase participation from disabled young people.
Employer Outreach & Support
· Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate employers to ensure a positive and productive experience for employers participating in the programme.
· Acting as the primary point of contact for employers, providing guidance and support throughout the internship process.
· Working with employers to develop meaningful internship opportunities, ensuring placements align with both business needs and student development goals
· Addressing any challenges or concerns that arise during placements, acting as a mediator where necessary.
· Delivering pre-placement briefings for employers, setting expectations and promoting inclusive hiring practices
· Gathering feedback from employers to continuously refine and improve the programme.
Customer Service and Administration
· Working with Operations Team and external partners to devise and deploy scalable on-boarding and internship management systems.
· Providing excellent customer service to applicants and prospective applicants, giving advice and guidance over the phone, in person and via email.
· Collecting and collating impact and monitoring data.
· Providing administrative support for other Programmes depending on workload, capacity and department demand.
Other Duties and Partner Support
· Assisting with events, reporting, and stakeholder engagement related to Variety’s wider mission and partner organisations.
· Collaborating with internal and external teams to support strategic initiatives that align with the goals of the Access Interns Programme.
General Responsibilities
· Negotiate placements and work collaboratively with employers to ensure meaningful learning experiences for interns.
· Applying knowledge of disabilities, relevant laws (e.g. Equality Act 2010), and reasonable adjustments to ensure that both interns and employers receive the necessary support for a successful and inclusive internship experience
· Expand the programme’s employer network, targeting organisations in corporate sectors to enhance placement opportunities.
· To work cross functionally with other departments, regions and countries.
· To achieve the highest standards of safeguarding for the young people who complete a corporate internship by Variety by complying with all appropriate Policies and Procedures.
· Working within Variety’s Data Protection policies at all times.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
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Proven experience in managing programmes or projects, including planning, delivery, and evaluation.
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Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders (e.g., employers, schools, students).
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Knowledge of disability rights, accessibility requirements, and the Equality Act 2010.
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Understanding of safeguarding principles and experience working with vulnerable adults or young people
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
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Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
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Competence in collecting, analysing, and reporting data to measure impact and inform improvements.
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Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems.
Desirable:
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Delivering or coordinating training sessions for employers or staff.
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Experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and reporting on financial performance.
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Familiarity with employability skills training, CV writing, and interview preparation.
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Experience organising workshops, meetings, or onboarding sessions.
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Ability to promote programmes to schools, colleges, and employers.
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Using impact data to drive continuous improvement.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Friday 9th January 2026 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 12th and 19 January 2026.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)
Hours: 9am to 5pm
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
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Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences that make a real difference? Join the Orpheus Centre, a charity dedicated to promoting personal development through the arts, as our Special Events Coordinator. This is your chance to combine creativity, organisation, and purpose in a role that truly matters.
Location: The Orpheus Centre, Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
About Us
At Orpheus, our core values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient, and determined—shape everything we do. We believe in empowering individuals through the arts and fostering a vibrant, supportive community.
What You’ll Do
- As Special Events Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind our fundraising and engagement events. From concept to completion, you’ll:
- Plan and deliver impactful events such as galas, community activities, and corporate functions.
- Manage budgets and targets, ensuring every event delivers value and supports our mission.
- Coordinate logistics, marketing, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, volunteers and partners to create seamless experiences.
- Champion our cause, engaging staff, volunteers, and supporters to amplify our impact.
What We’re Looking For
- At least 2 years’ experience in event planning and coordination.
- Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts and work under pressure.
- A creative thinker who thrives on delivering exceptional experiences.
- A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a passionate team that celebrates creativity and makes a tangible impact on people’s lives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to work on events that truly matter
- A supportive, inclusive workplace where your ideas matter.
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.
Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
- Increasing understanding of disability
- Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
- Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration
No agencies please.
We are focused on inspiring and empowering young disabled students to live fulfilling, independent lives



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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
In this role you’ll help the Action Against Hunger International Network to access, secure and manage institutional funding from UK donors. You won’t be alone; you’ll support the Head of Programme Funding and manage members of the programme funding team.
You’ll play a key role in helping Action Against Hunger to achieve our vision of a world free from hunger by maintaining the funding from key UK institutional donors and making sure we deliver high quality programmes. You’ll be in the exciting and important position of working with country, regional and global funds, and collaborating with colleagues both inside the international network and beyond. You’ll help raise Action Against Hunger’s profile and engagement with the UK Government and UK sector to inform, influence and collaborate on all areas of our work.
You’ll work closely with our Network HQs and country teams to develop opportunities, increase the number and value of new grants and contracts, and ensure effective delivery. But you’ll also be a key person in engaging with institutional funders too. So how will you do this? You will work at an operational, tactical, and strategic level – making the most of the links between funders strategies and the Action Against Hunger’s network own strategy and trends we observe. You’ll be proactive, bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas, and bring a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 29-Dec-2025 23:30
Planned date to begin interviews: 14th January 2026.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
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Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives and grow as individuals.
We are looking for someone to support the Services Manager to lead he delivery and development of a Housing and Severe Multiple Disadvantaged team within an integrated drug and alcohol service.
As the Strategic Lead at Change Grow Live you will support the Service Manager to lead and develop the service to provide safe, easily accessible, non-judgemental, and confidential services, which support service users to achieve their personal goals. This is a new role to the service and will lead on the coproduction of a substance misuse and housing team, supporting people to maintain their tenancy whilst supporting the coordination of any unmet needs adopting the MEAM approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience in a similar field looking to take the next step in their career.
Where: Nottinghamshire
Full Time Salary: £45,585.72 - £47,792.23 Dependent on experience (pro rata for part time hours)
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Responsibilities
About the role:
- To manage and coordinate the activities of the service, including management of the staff team, sessional workers and volunteers, so that the service runs efficiently and effectively, making the best possible use of financial and human
- To provide line management, supervision and leadership to achieve performance outcomes and quality in line with service level and contractual
- To maintain excellent communication and partnerships with local commissioning bodies, sub-contractor partners, statutory and third sector agencies and other key contacts.
- To oversee the monitoring and evaluations of the service offered to clients and actively engage, involve and consult with service users regarding on-going service
- Under the line management of the Services Manager make the best possible use of financial and human resources to ensure delivery within the agreed service
About you:
- Considerable experience of working at a management level within substance misuse services including alcohol and criminal justice with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services
- A demonstrable understanding of performance management frameworks, effective governance and quality management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the possible recovery pathways available across whole treatment and recovery systems including community, residential and Children and Young Person provision.
- Experience of managing project development and leading a service operation
- Experience of working within contracts, service agreements and service delivery systems
- Excellent leadership and Change Management skills
What we will give to you:
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25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
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Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.
Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level and vetting by the HMPPS / National Probation Service at recruitment stage as well as ability to maintain clearance on an ongoing basis
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 41 to 43 (£45,585.72 - £47,792.23)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
9/1/2026
Closing Date
21/12/2025
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Development Manager - Major Gifts
Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working - minimum 2-3 days on campus)
Salary: £45,025 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: midday Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews in person: TBC 28 or 29 Jan 2026
Help to shape the future of philanthropy and alumni engagement at Kingston University.
Kingston University is an incredible place to work. For over 125 years, we've been shaping student futures through academic excellence and forward-thinking teaching. Our recent TEF Gold rating reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding education and research. Through our ambitious Town House Strategy, we're embedding a progressive new model of education and driving innovation through partnerships with businesses, communities, and organisations.
The Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team plays a vital role in delivering these ambitions. With a global alumni community of over 270,000, we foster meaningful relationships that drive philanthropic support, unlock partnerships, and enhance the University's reputation and reach.
The Role
As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will be a senior member of the DARE team, responsible for generating philanthropic income to meet ambitious annual targets. Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of high-value donors (individuals, trusts & foundations, corporates), personally soliciting gifts of £10,000+.
- Support the pipeline of mid-level prospects and help develop ultra-high-net-worth individuals for transformative gifts.
- Deliver against KPIs and income targets, contributing to our goal of growing major giving from £450,000 annually to £1 million within three years.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and academic leaders, producing compelling proposals and leading donor engagement.
This is a dynamic, outward-facing role requiring excellent relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for the impact of fundraising in higher education.
About You
You will be an experienced and driven fundraiser with:
- A proven track record of securing and stewarding four-figure and above gifts.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, with confidence engaging high-profile individuals.
- Experience managing a varied portfolio and achieving ambitious KPIs.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work across a complex organisation.
Experience in higher education or the charity sector is desirable, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid working (minimum 2-3 days on campus).
- A supportive, ambitious team committed to innovation and impact.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to students and the University community.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Apply now and bring your expertise, passion, and authentic self to Kingston University.
Please share a copy of your profile or CV with Philippa at Charity People as the first step.
Benefits include:
* Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days (from entry at all levels), in addition to bank holidays
* Three 'meeting free' weeks each year to create space for reflection and time to plan for the period ahead
* Flexible working - we can consider and accommodate various work patterns
* Family-friendly policies that support the needs of our employees
* Exceptional professional development opportunities
Key Details
- Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working, 2-3 days/week on campus)
- Closing Date: midday on Friday 16 Jan
- Interview Date: in person provisionally 28 or 29 Jan
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Salary: £35,759.57 FTE (£28,607.66 pro rata for 30 hours), rising to £37,378.35 FTE (£30,357.60 per year pro rata) from year two
Reports to: Community Leaders of L’Arche Edinburgh & Highland
Place of work: Hybrid, with a base in the Edinburgh or Inverness community, and regular monthly travel to the other community
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
Closing date: Monday, 5th January 2026 at 9:30
Notes: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Main purpose of the role
The Human Resources Manager provides effective HR support to all employees and in the two L’Arche Communities located in Scotland, in line with L’Arche’s identity, mission and values.
The HR Manager will:
- Support the Community Leaders and Coordinating Teams, provide advice and guidance to all leaders on best practice in HR matters, and ensure that the two Communities meet all of their regulatory obligations with regard to the employee life cycle.
- Ensure implementation of employment legislation, and compliance with Safer Recruitment, national policies and initiatives, and SSSC requirements.
- Address employee relations issues through direct involvement, advice to operational leaders, facilitating mediation, fostering a positive work environment, and managing conflict and performance.
- Supervise two training co-ordinators and have dotted line management of HR admin, providing coaching and training to managers and employees on HR-related topics.
Key essential criteria
- Understanding and identification with the aims, mission and values of L'Arche;
- Experience of working in HR, especially employee relations casework;
- Experience of the full employee life cycle including recruitment, training, performance management;
- Experience of a similar role with lead responsibility for employment matters;
- CIPD level 5 (Associate) or equivalent;
- Able to act as Lead Countersignatory with the Scottish Social Services Council.
This role is subject to an enhanced PVG criminal record check.
You can find more details about L'Arche Edinburgh and L'Arche Highland on our website.
Additional details about L'Arche can be found on our website.
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
The closing date is: Monday 5th January 2026 at 9:30
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
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The Talent Set is thrilled to be partnering with our sector leading client on an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Philanthropy Manager. This pivotal role will spearhead the expansion of their major donor portfolio, driving strategic donor engagement, cultivating new relationships, and mentoring a high-performing team as they transition to a more proactive philanthropy model.
We’re seeking a dynamic major donor fundraiser leader with a proven ability to grow donor portfolios, navigate change, and inspire teams—someone who thrives on building meaningful connections and delivering measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and nurture relationships with major donors, identifying new prospects and deepening existing partnerships
- Lead the creation and execution of strategic fundraising plans in collaboration with the wider team
- Analyse donor data and giving trends to refine approaches and maximise results
- Deliver clear, insightful reporting to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability
- Manage and coach a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
Person Specification
- Demonstrated success in expanding major donor portfolios through creative and persistent strategies with the ability to manage a team to success
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and collaborative—comfortable working both independently and within a team
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary: £60,000
- Flexible hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the office or attending donor meetings
- Part time and compressed working options available
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply Now' button. Kindly note that applications via email will not be considered. We aim to respond to successful candidates within 48 working hours. Please note that due to the Christmas season our response to your application maybe slightly delayed.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set is dedicated to inclusive recruitment practices and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants—regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We warmly welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support a fair and accessible recruitment process.
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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.
We are seeking a Social Media Manager to join our Communications and Marketing team. You will lead our social media strategy, manage our channels, and create compelling, story-led content that engages new and existing supporters and raises awareness of World Jewish Relief. You’ll oversee our online voice, working closely with colleagues across communications, fundraising, and programmes to ensure a consistent, authentic presence across all platforms.
You will be responsible for:
- Planning, designing, editing and publishing engaging, exciting, on-brand content including posts, stories, videos, and graphics collaborating with the Creative team.
- Writing clear, emotive copy tailored for each platform and audience.
- Ensuring ethical storytelling practices that respect the dignity and rights of the people we work with.
- Iterating and delivering a social media strategy aligned with the World Jewish Relief’s mission, brand, and campaigns.
- Managing day-to-day activity across all current platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube) and support us to develop our presence outside of these platforms.
- Using analytics to track engagement, optimise content, and report on performance and growth, ensuring insights feed into our tactics moving forward.
- Working closely with Head of Marketing to support paid campaigns across digital channels and ensure they are aligned with organic activity.
- Working closely with the fundraising, Marketing & Communication teams to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns and events, aligned with campaign narratives but specific for social media audiences.
- Working closely with Programmers and Partners to ensure they understand what good content looks like so you can maximise across our channels.
- Monitoring social media conversations and engaging in a timely and compassionate way.
You should have:
- Experience managing and growing social media channels for a brand, ideally a charity, NGO, or values-driven organisation.
- Strong content creation and editing skills (photography, video, and short-form editing) with experiencing creating content for a brand, with demonstrable results.
- Ability to create and tailor content for a variety of global audiences, and report on results.
- Confident using social media analytics and scheduling tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite).
- Understanding of ethical communications and safeguarding in international development contexts.
- Expertise using design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Creative thinker with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Outstanding copywriting skills for online audiences and strong understanding of the Jewish community
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills with a keen eye for detail and tone of voice.
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 be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
To apply
Please upload a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions to help demonstrate your suitability for the role:
- Why are you the right choice for World Jewish Relief’s Social Media Manager?
- What are the most relevant parts of your experience for this role, and why?
- Looking at the specific responsibilities and the person spec, where do you feel you have the least experience?
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
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We have an exciting secondment opportunity for a Case Manager to provide maternity cover as part of the Drive Project in Lancashire. Drive in Lancashire currently covers Blackpool, Wyre, Fylde, Lancaster and Morecambe.
The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, Safelives, and Social Finance is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting challenging and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together they have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. They also work to advocate for systems and policy change - to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.
By supporting individuals to make meaningful changes, the role also contributes to improved quality of life and safer outcomes - helping offenders to move away from the criminal justice system.
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a Case Manager you will strive to make contact and work on a one-one basis with perpetrators to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services. To do this you will work alongside existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, intervention plan, addressing identified needs and risk, and promoting understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours.
You will work closely with the IDVA's (integrated partner support) to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved. You will be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse and /or mental health, substance misuse and offending.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. All client related travel will be reimbursed.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Creative Media and Communications Manager
We are excited to be working in partnership with The Rock Church, a vibrant and growing church community in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Meeting at the Eric Morecambe Centre on beautiful Rothamsted Park, they will be celebrating their 5th anniversary in April 2026 with over 300 active members and thriving youth and young adult ministries.
At The Rock Church, everything begins and ends with Jesus. Their heartbeat is simple: to lead people to Jesus and support them on their journey of discipleship. With a mission to inspire and equip people to apply the life-giving words of Jesus to their everyday circumstances, they're building a church family marked by authenticity, compassion, and commitment to growing in faith.
As they enter an exciting new season of growth and expansion, The Rock Church is seeking a visionary, hands-on Creative Media and Communications Manager to lead and develop their digital presence and creative output. This is a key role for the future of the church, using creativity and media to build God's Kingdom and tell the story of what God is doing in and through TRC, both on the ground and online.
You'll oversee and creatively shape all media and communication platforms across the church, playing a significant leadership role, especially on Sundays, alongside a volunteer team. From digital strategy and social media to video production, live broadcasting, design, photography, and website management, you'll be at the heart of how the church communicates its mission, vision, and values with excellence, authenticity, and impact.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- A committed Christian with a heart and passion to build the local church
- Proven creative vision with hands-on media/tech skills
- Experience in digital communications, creative media, or church media agency work
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
- Knowledge of website platforms (e.g., Squarespace, WordPress, Wix)
If you're passionate about using creativity and media to build God's Kingdom and are excited to be part of a pioneering season in a church dedicated to reaching people with the hope of Jesus, then we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
The Rock Church is committed to being a welcoming and respectful Christian workplace and encourages applications from a wide range of backgrounds. Their beliefs and practices are grounded in their biblical understanding of faith, and the successful candidate will be expected to uphold and fully support the Evangelical Alliance Basis of Faith and our Values. The Rock Church and Charisma seek to ensure fairness and equality in our recruitment processes in accordance with the law.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian. The postholder will be required to undertake a basic DBS check, and to prove their Right to Work in the UK.
Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by Wednesday 14th January 2026
Interviews with The Rock Church: w/c 19th January 2026


