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Are you a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM expert looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? We’re on an exciting journey to implement a brand-new Dynamics 365 CRM system and are seeking an experienced CRM Manager to support and maintain the system which will transform how we connect with our supporters and deliver impactful fundraising campaigns.
About the role:
This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our supporter engagement. You’ll take ownership of our CRM strategy and management, ensuring data quality and seamless processes that empower our fundraising and communications teams. Through your proven Dynamics 365 CRM skills and experience, you will also lead the charity’s CRM business processes and data quality, collaborating with the key stakeholders across the charity.
This position is based remotely, but there is also an option to work on a hybrid basis at our head office in Norfolk. Where working remotely, you will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
About you:
You’ll have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and experience configuring and optimising CRM systems. Skilled in the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), you combine strong technical ability with excellent communication skills, making complex information clear for non-technical colleagues. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you manage workloads effectively under pressure and build positive relationships across teams. A good understanding of data protection and compliance is essential, and experience in a fundraising or charity environment is desirable.
What we offer:
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.
Closing date: Friday 30th of January
Interview date: Tuesday 10th of February
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
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Help young refugees thrive by growing high-impact funding partnerships!
About Young Roots
Young Roots' vision is a compassionate and welcoming society for young people seeking safety in the UK.
We work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support and promoting young people’s rights and power.
Our youth clubs and casework are transformative for young refugees, allowing young people who have fled danger, had traumatic journeys and who are often here alone, to find community and connection, have a space to be a young person and access support in addressing the whole range of practical challenges they face. We also draw on our evidence from working every day with young refugees and asylum seekers to call for change to the laws and policies which are harming young people.
About the Role
Young Roots is looking for an experienced and creative Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to play a key role in securing income that transforms the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers. This is a rewarding role leading Trusts and Foundations income generation with structured support from the Head of Fundraising and Development. We are open to applicants wishing to work part-time or full-time to support work-life balance. Please specify in your application your desired working pattern.
You'll manage a defined portfolio of Trust and Foundation partners, working alongside colleagues overseeing other income streams. You'll develop compelling funding proposals, and proactively identify new opportunities aligned with our strategy. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll place young people’s voices and experiences at the heart of every bid, helping to fund services that support belonging, wellbeing and futures.
We are a small, collaborative organisation, so you will work closely with senior colleagues and programme staff, with plenty of opportunity to influence how we fund and grow our work.
This is an ideal role for a confident Trusts fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and taking ownership — while working collaboratively in a values-driven organisation.
Why work with us?
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Flexible working (full-time or part-time, hybrid, working patterns to allow for caring responsibilities)
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A supportive, values-led team
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Opportunities for learning, development and progression
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The chance to play a key role in a small charity with big ambitions
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Work that has a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives
To Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV alongside a personal statement by the closing date outlining how you would be a great fit for the role.
Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words, answering the following questions:
1. What is your motivation for working with Young Roots? (100 words)
2. What is your motivation for applying for this role specifically? (200 words)
3. What skills and experience would you bring that will enable you to be successful in this role? Please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. (500 words)
Please also specify your ideal working pattern.
Please submit your application via Charity Jobs.
No agencies, please.
Closing date: 25th January 2026
Interview date: 3rd/4th February 2026
Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who can face disadvantage in employment, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. As an organisation that supports refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, we particularly welcome applications from people within these communities. We offer a guaranteed interview for those with lived experience of the asylum system and those with disabilities, where they meet the essential elements of the person specification. If aspects of the application process create barriers to you applying and you’d like any adjustment to the process or you’d like an informal discussion or advice on your application, please get in touch. We would also like to alert you to the existence of organisations which support people from under-represented groups to access employment, who can advise you on applying for this role. For example, Scope, Young Women’s Trust and Experts by Experience.
Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We take this duty very seriously.
Our work is underpinned by policies and procedures which promote safe working practices. We have a framework of training and supervision which everyone is expected to comply with and systems for monitoring, quality assurance and gaining service user feedback. On joining you will be expected to be part of this approach to safeguard our service users.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes vetting checks such as enhanced criminal records and barring, scrutiny of employment history, references and other checks.
Working alongside young people seeking safety - building trust, providing practical and emotional support, and promoting their rights and power.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birthrights is recruiting a Campaigns and Policy Manager to help drive transformative change in maternity care. This is a powerful opportunity to shape national policy and campaigns that centre human rights, racial justice and the lived experiences of women and birthing people.
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead our policy and campaigns strategy, shaping how we influence government, the NHS, regulators and professional bodies. You will identify leverage points for change, develop strong and persuasive policy positions, and deliver bold, creative campaigns that challenge harmful practice and shift power. Working closely with our legal, information & advice, training and communications teams, you will ensure our policy and campaigning work is grounded in evidence, lived experience and human rights law.
You will also contribute strategically to Communities Imagine — a core organisational initiative rooted in racial justice, community leadership and a radical re-imagining of maternity care — while working alongside and supporting dedicated roles focused on its delivery.
Birthrights is a small but mighty charity with a national profile and a strong track record of influencing maternity policy and practice. We offer flexible, remote working, a supportive team culture and generous benefits.
If you are a values-driven campaigner with a passion for racial justice, reproductive justice and human rights, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 26th January – please refer to the candidate pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of successful delivery of safeguarding strategies and initiatives?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard through a profound commitment to safeguarding, protection and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our team to Act as the expert organisational designated safeguarding lead (DSL) for all work
covering children, young people (CYP) and adults in equal measure. Your role will be homebased but may require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes nationally to meet with stakeholders; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
You will have at least 2 years’ experience of working as a Designated Safeguarding Lead with line management responsibility, developing, implementing and evaluating of CYP and Adult safeguarding policies, procedures, and training programmes, reflecting current legislation and best practices.You will also have demonstrable experience in leading, managing, influencing diverse teams on safeguarding, focusing on developing a positive culture and promoting continuous professional development.
You should have experience in managing complex safeguarding cases, including conducting risk assessments, deciding on immediate actions, and coordinating with external agencies and key stakeholders.
How will you make a difference?
You will be called upon internally and/or by external bodies as a source of organisational expert knowledge.
You will provide leadership and accountability for the advancement of safeguarding best
practices.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively across agencies and adapt child protection systems to address risks in diverse social environments as part of a contextual safeguarding approach, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people, vulnerable groups and adults alike.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifices pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
24/7 Employee Assistance programme
Access to remote counselling service
Paid Disability Leave
Paid compassionate Leave
Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Annual Salary: £24,479
Working Hours: 35 hrs pw (Full-time)
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Based: Wythenshawe
We have recently secured a funding from Rank Foundation through their Time To Shine Leadership Programme and is looking for a suitable candidate for the role.
About the Programme: The Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Leadership Programme (T2S) has been running for almost 15 years. Each year, Rank offers a grant to organisations to fund a full-time, paid Time to Shine candidate (known as a T2S Leader) to develop their leadership potential, skills and talent within a charity or social enterprise. For more info, please click on the link: Time to Shine – The Rank Foundation
What to expect: This is a 12 month programme where you will be a leading role in driving the Stepping Stones Fundraising Campaign forward whilst gaining valuable work experience and developing professional competency. You will also be part of the Time To Shine Programme peer support group of up to 10 other Leaders from other charities, guided and supported through the year by an experienced facilitator. You will be required to participate in Rank-led programme activities in a residential conferences throughout the year, which will include travel away from home and overnight stays (all expenses will be paid). These activities are a mandatory part of the programme.
About the Role: This role will be responsible for delivering impactful content that inspires and engages funders, corporate partners, and community supporters, building a strong and connected community to generate momentum for the campaign. The postholder will also inform, enhance, and implement our communications plan, offering strategic recommendations to continually enhance its effectiveness. Please see Job Description for more details and requirements.
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application and Demographic forms must be returned either via email or by post to Manchester Young Lives.
Please ensure you complete the final section of the application from, giving information as to how you meet the person specification. if you have any question on how to fill the application or question, please email us.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for completed application forms is 9am Monday the 2nd of February 2026.
Location: Remote working (with some travel across The Girls’ Network regions in England as required)
Reports to: Head of Programmes and Impact
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent/Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Direct Reports: Up to 8 Programme Facilitators
Closing Date: Friday 29th January at 9AM
Interviews: 1st stage interview to be held between 4th & 5th Feb, 2nd-stage interview to be held on 13th Feb
About The Girls’ Network:
The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures.
We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and the West Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. Additionally, we offer group mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection.
Role Summary:
The National Programmes Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and developing a team of regionally dispersed Programme Facilitators to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of The Girls’ Network programmes across all localities. The post-holder drives programme performance and quality through effective people leadership, robust performance management, and the use of SMART objectives to ensure KPIs are met and organisational outcomes are achieved.
A core element of the role involves embedding best practice across all aspects of programme delivery and maintaining a strong, consistent approach to safeguarding through our work with children and young people. The post-holder is expected to be an experienced, supportive, and proactive leader, confident in managing performance, developing staff, and supporting team wellbeing and professional growth.
For full details of the role’s responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the attached job description, together with a candidate pack designed to support you throughout the recruitment process.
How to apply
Please apply as soon as possible. You will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and answering a few application questions.
Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
Diversity at our core
The Girls' Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. In line with the Equality Act 2010, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you with any stage of this recruitment process, please contact the People team.
Our Benefits
- 27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave every year
- Gifted birthday leave
- 3 days volunteering leave per year
- Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy
- Enhanced Family Leave pay policy
- Pension scheme
- Annual professional development fund to help you grow
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Benefit from flexible, remote working options with a full suite of home office equipment.
- A dedicated Girls’ Network buddy, available beyond the induction period for ongoing support
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) (Registered Charity Number 1213337) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Location: Remote working. Must be willing and able to travel to London, Edinburgh and elsewhere across the UK to support business need
Reporting to: AHS Chief Information and Technology Officer (to be appointed Spring 2026)
Hours of Work: FTE 37.5 hours per week
Purpose of the post
The Strategic Data Lead will play a critical role in managing the study’s data pipeline, devising and implementing strategies for the collection, management, storage, documentation and curation of complex participant data, and sharing data with research users. In particular, there will be a need for innovative, remote data collection methods that are acceptable to children and young people taking part in the study. The role holder will provide specialist advice, direction and input to the wider scientific team to maximise the potential of the study data and future proof the resource. They will drive forward innovative solutions which enable the long-term strategic vision for data management in the study.
Main responsibilities
Strategy
- Provide expert input into the design and delivery of the study before data collection begins, maximising data quality and efficient management from the start.
- Devise and implement a data management strategy, including appropriate data architecture, meta-data and data pipeline(s), to support the study’s aims and meet the needs of the research community.
- Consider the long-term strategy for data preservation and discoverability, to futureproof the resource and ensure maximal use.
Technology and innovation
- Identify and oversee the delivery of novel solutions for collection and management of complex health data, including transfer of data from specialist equipment and mobile technology, such as wearables or app-based data.
- Lead procurement activities, where required, to support the data management strategy, translating the needs of users into appropriate specifications and working with third parties to oversee delivery of solutions.
Risk management and compliance
- Oversee the development, management and continual improvement of all procedures used to process, manage and store data, ensuring that they are kept up to date and comply with relevant legislation and local guidelines.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build relationships with other longitudinal population studies (LPS) in order to seek advice where appropriate and ensure sharing of best practise within the LPS community.
- Work closely with researchers, data scientists and national bodies, such as Population Research UK and the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration, to support study objectives.
- Consult and co-operate with colleagues and stakeholders, including children and young people, to support the use of the study’s data for collaborative research purposes, identifying opportunities to maximise the potential of the data.
- Offer creative solutions to issues that arise, consulting with and influencing stakeholders with differing expectations, ensuring the impact of any change is communicated and understood by those involved.
Essential criteria:
- Proven track record of managing large and complex data sets within an academic, research or similar environment, including different types of data from multiple sources, including those with complex ethical and governance requirements.
- Thorough understanding of legislation regarding data management, confidentiality and security.
- Understanding of research governance.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing a data management strategy.
- Experience of implementing current and developing technologies used for collecting, storing and accessing research data.
- Excellent organisational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple competing projects simultaneously to achieve deadlines.
- Educated to degree level in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Proven innovation and pro-active problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with different levels of staff and external contacts.
- Excellent communication with both internal and external stakeholders including the ability to communicate technically complex ideas at an appropriate level.
Desirable criteria:
- Proven skills in programming using various languages and technologies including understanding of data manipulation and statistical packages used to manage, manipulate and analyse data e.g. SQL, Python, R.
- Proven ability to effectively lead, direct and manage a team of technical staff.
- Experience of working with a longitudinal research study, or equivalent, at a senior level.
- Excellent presentation skills, with experience of presenting to diverse audiences.
Working Environment
- Full time role with flexible working arrangements.
- AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.
- Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations, fieldwork sites and partner organisations.
- As a small charity, we offer a range of benefits, including enhanced sickness and family-friendly pay, additional annual leave, the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each leave year, a 10% employer pension contribution, and one paid volunteering day per year.
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply online with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is EoD Sunday 25 January 2026.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 23 February or 02 March 2026.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership and delivery teams. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Join NDTi and help drive meaningful social change
As a key member of NDTi’s Research & Evaluation team, you will play a central role in shaping, delivering and demonstrating the impact of our commissioned, grant‑funded and internally funded programmes. You will lead a varied portfolio of research and evaluation projects, ensuring high‑quality delivery and contributing to the wider development of our work.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about social justice, committed to inclusive practice, and eager to use evidence to influence change.
As our Research & Evaluation Manager, you will:
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Lead, design and contribute to research and evaluation projects, acting as a key liaison for staff and associates involved in delivery.
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Identify, synthesise and share learning from our work, showcasing innovative approaches, partnerships and achievements.
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Develop and refine research and evaluation methodologies and materials, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality approach across NDTi.
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Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities, negotiating, securing and managing a range of contracts.
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Grow and nurture diverse networks, generating new contacts and opportunities for both yourself and the wider organisation.
Key responsibilities
Day to day, you will manage and deliver a portfolio of projects, ensuring each is completed on time, within budget and to a high standard. This includes:
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Designing and planning research and evaluation projects, including developing theories of change.
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Facilitating stakeholder workshops and sessions, undertaking qualitative and quantitative fieldwork, and conducting evidence reviews.
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Analysing data, producing high‑quality reports and creating a range of outputs.
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Writing and publishing blogs, reports and other resources tailored to different audiences.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues to share learning across NDTi, stimulating creativity and informing future work.
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Managing associates and partners involved in your projects, ensuring clear communication and alignment with NDTi’s mission, policies and contract protocols.
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Developing your professional profile and cultivating relationships that strengthen NDTi’s visibility and influence.
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Leading or contributing to proposals and tenders to secure new work aligned with NDTi’s mission.
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Supporting organisational income targets and quality standards.
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Representing NDTi at national, regional and local networks and forums.
Person specification
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and values‑driven practice. You will have:
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At least three years’ experience delivering high‑quality research and evaluation activity.
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Proven experience conducting fieldwork, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
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Experience using a range of methodologies, with strong analytical and reporting skills.
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Ability to interpret and present complex data to varied audiences.
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Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering work to agreed timescales and budgets.
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Experience writing reports for publication and diverse audiences.
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Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion issues.
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(Desirable) An honours degree and/or postgraduate qualification in a relevant social science discipline.
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(Desirable) Personal experience of health or social care services, or experience as a family carer.
The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 2nd February 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th February in person (Bath)
To inspire an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose. We exist to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Operations
Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Christian Care.
Pilgrims’ Friend Society has been providing Christian care to older people for over 200 years. Today, as the UK faces an unprecedented ageing population, we are growing to meet the challenge and we need an exceptional leader to help us deliver our vision of fulfilled living for older people.
We operate 12 care homes and 9 housing schemes across England, with ambitious plans to expand to 15 homes and beyond. Our mission is clear: to provide outstanding care rooted in Christian values, and to partner with local churches so that older people experience dignity, community, and the love of Christ.
About the Role
As Director of Operations, you will:
- Lead and oversee our portfolio of established care homes and housing schemes.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, quality of care, and financial sustainability.
- Drive operational excellence, innovation, and efficiency through systems and processes.
- Work closely with our Executive Team to deliver our Growth and Renewal Programme, including new builds and acquisitions.
- Inspire and develop a talented team of managers and operational leaders.
This is a senior leadership role with significant influence on the future of our organisation and the lives of hundreds of older people.
About You
- We are looking for a strategic, values-driven leader who brings:
- Significant experience in adult social care operations or a closely related sector.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory, Health & Safety, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to deliver quality and financial targets at scale.
- A collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to developing people and culture.
A personal Christian faith and alignment with our basis of faith(a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010).
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing organisation with a clear vision and calling.
- Influence how society values older people and supports churches in ministry.
- Work in a culture that prioritises prayer, faith, and excellence.
- Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and life assurance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you offer the kind of caring leadership a fundraising team needs, so they can raise the funds that care for everyone else?
This is a 6-month interim Head of Fundraising role with the North West's biggest adult hospice charity. You'll lead and support a team that has just successfully delivered a major capital campaign and is now looking ahead to focus on ramping up revenue fundraising in 2026.
Location: Hybrid, cross-site (between Heald Green/Little Hulton) and home
Contract: 6-month fixed term (with potential flexibility), open to between 3-5 days / week
Salary: Hospice Band 7 (or competitive day rate for consultants)
This year is all about entering an exciting new chapter - with a brand refresh, major move to a new building and ambitious plans to diversify and grow fundraising income.
We're looking for an experienced fundraising leader on an interim basis to steer the team through this period of change. It's a pivotal role, sitting at the heart of the charity's income generation strategy and supporting a talented, committed team through transition.
What's happening right now?
- Capital campaign has closed, and focus is shifting back to revenue.
- Stable team of 15, looking for caring, compassionate and motivational leadership.
- Major events in the pipeline and looking for guidance and coaching to deliver.
- Current income target sits at £4.6m, with legacies playing a significant role - you'll bring best practice guidance and the potential to lead diversification and growth.
What will you do?
- Lead and inspire the fundraising team, ensuring stability and motivation during change.
- Drive transition from capital to revenue fundraising, building sustainable income streams.
- Oversee key projects and events, working closely with subject matter experts.
- Build relationships with high-value donors and corporate partners.
- Provide strategic oversight while rolling up your sleeves when needed.
What are we looking for?
- A proven fundraising leader with experience across major income streams.
- Someone who thrives on change management and brings clarity and confidence.
- Strong strategic thinking, excellent relationship-building skills and a track-record of delivery.
- Availability to start quickly (within the month) and commit for at least six months.
Practical details
- Hybrid working, with at least 50% on-site presence.
- Flexible working pattern, with occasional evenings/weekends for events.
If you're ready to make an impact and guide a fantastic team through an exciting period of change, then we'd love to hear from you.
To apply
Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step.
If your fundraising experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more about the application process.
Deadline: Monday 19th January
Due to time sensitivities with an interim need, we would encourage you to get in touch as soon as you can. We promise we'll never close early, but appreciate getting ahead with your enquiries.
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.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
Ready to make a real impact?
Your presence in Northern Ireland could drive change across the nation!
You will need a flexible approach to your working hours as the role may require some evening and weekend work.
You will be central to building relationships, engaging local communities, and driving fundraising initiatives across the region. Being based in Northern Ireland is essential to effectively deliver on the role’s objectives and maintain close connections with supporters and stakeholders.
You will build relationships and manage both supporters and volunteers within the local community creating an impact by maximising financial contributions and raising awareness of fundraising, for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
You will be a talented professional eager to step up into a managerial role, we’d love to hear from you.
This is your chance to lead, inspire, and make a difference where it matters most.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: Home based
Closing date: 24th January 2026
NB Interviews: We will actively interview and reserve the right to close this advert once we find the right candidate
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Healthier Me Coach
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to support people with a learning disability to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of real, lasting change in your area? (North Yorkshire - Richmond and Northallerton)
If your answers are 'YES', please keep reading!
The Healthier Me Coach is key to the delivery of our exciting new Omaze funded activity. This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 22.5 hours per week, ending in December 2027. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
In our new programme called "Healthier Me" we want to:
- Improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability.
- Empower people we support and our staff teams to have better tools when it comes to health and wellbeing
- Make community health offerings more accessible for people with a learning disability.
You will be working within a team of Healthier Me Coaches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Healthier Me Coach will work both independently and collaboratively.
In the Healthier Me Coach role, you will support people with a learning disability to improve their understanding of, and access to, health and wellbeing.
A key part of this work will be to support around 100 people with a learning disability to set and achieve personal health goals over 2 years. You will do this through1:1 coaching, delivering workshops and signposting, amongst other things. The post holder will be responsible for supporting individual progression and connecting the people Mencap supports with each other and appropriate opportunities in the community.
In addition to this you will be managing at least one ‘Healthier Me Champion’ . The Champion role is for people with a learning disability, and it will strengthen the delivery of this work.
This role involves working with a range of stakeholders to promote healthy living and to improve understanding of the barriers to health faced by people with a learning disability.
Stakeholders will include:
- Local staff in Mencap services
- Community organisations
- Local health teams
- Families and Carers
- Internal Mencap teams
We want the Healthier Me Coach to use a community-led approach, giving people we support and the wider community opportunities to contribute and be part of local solutions. The coach will establish strong working relationships that enable Mencap to secure positive outcomes for people with a learning disability. The Healthier Me Coach will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure good monitoring processes are followed to reach set targets and goals. You will support with monitoring progression, collecting and inputting data.
You will model our 5 values -Positive, Kind, Inclusive, Brave and Passionate.
Key Responsibilities
- Line management of colleagues with a learning disability – Healthier Me Champions.
- Effectively manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them to set and achieve personalised health goals.
- Ensure that all contractual outcomes linked to your caseload are achieved, captured and documented.
- Deliver workshops and training to Mencap teams, people with a learning disability and community members.
- Implement community-led ways of working and co-production in approach to work.
- Provide signposting, support and tools to individuals, carers and support staff.
- Take responsibility for own professional development, and where needed use feedback to continually improve own performance.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback.
- Complete reporting required for internal and external monitoring, accurately and on time.
- Generate community opportunities with local organisations (e.g. allotment, leisure centre, social groups).
- Highlight and report any practice issues or safety concerns to secure support and improvement in line with organisational policies.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about making health and wellbeing accessible.
- Have excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility for the team and its work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of community-led ways of working.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a duty of care to the individuals supported.
- Understand responsibility for Prevent, safeguarding and critical incident reporting in accordance with both internal and external procedures.
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the broader work of Mencap by attending meetings as required to support collaboration.
- Live Mencap's values - Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind and Passionate.
Person Specification. Essential/Desirable - E/D
Skills & abilities
- Professional conduct and relationships -E
- Effective communicator -E Effective record keeping and reporting - E
- Building positive relationships/partnerships - E
- Judgement/troubleshooting skills - E
- Working to targets - E Managing and developing team members -E
- Excellent team working skills -E
- Good ICT skills -E
- Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle-E
Knowledge and experience
- Experience of supporting people- E
- Experience of delivering against targets - E
- Experience of coaching - D Experience of delivering training - D
- Experience of risk management - D
- Experience of caseload review - D
- Experience of gathering stakeholder feedback - D
- Experience of community led ways of working -D
- Knowledge of sector -D
- Knowledge of safe working practices - E
Applications close on Friday, 26 January. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 5th February via Microsoft Teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please review the job description for full details, and if you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
Responsible for all Continuous Professional Development (CPD) resources and activity of the Royal College of Paramedics, The primary role of the National CPD Lead will be overall responsibility for all CPD delivered by the Royal College of Paramedics, including ensuring the quality of content across the current and future range of platforms, (including video, webinars, events, podcasting).
The National CPD Lead is responsible for the efficient and effective management of specific pre-agreed workstreams aligned with realisation of the Royal College’s strategy objectives, this will require budget awareness along with supervision and management of team members.
As a senior member the College team – the National CPD Lead will provide a leadership presenceacross the organisation, contributing to policy and planning, staff development and membershipengagement and growth. They will be an able, confident and competent communicator, engagingeffectively at all levels, from student members to the Royal College of Paramedics Board and Council to national partners and colleagues.
The primary role of the National CPD Lead is to provide assurance, support and leadership in the provision of face to face and virtual CPD delivered by the College of Paramedics, including:
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Ensuring the quality of content across the current and future range of platforms (including events, video, webinars, courses, and podcasting).
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Reviewing and developing CPD activities which meet the needs of members and the profession
As an employee, the National CPD Lead will promote the Royal College, and its aims and objectives by building effective relationships with members, other healthcare colleagues, employers and other stakeholder bodies.
The Person:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work directly with the Head of Education to drive innovation and change and deliver the Continuous Professional Development and Education objectives as part of the overall College strategy.
The National CPD Lead will act with integrity, positivity, and adaptability, using their skills to build effective relationships and work within a shared vision.
Closing date: 23:59hrs on 30.01.26
Interviews: w/c 16.02.26 in the area of Leeds/Bradford
The Royal College of Paramedics is the recognised professional body for all paramedics in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Healthier Me Coach
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to support people with a learning disability to improve their health and wellbeing? Do you want to be part of real, lasting change in your area?(Sutton, Kingston Upon Thames and Merton)
If your answers are 'YES', please keep reading!
The Healthier Me Coach is key to the delivery of our exciting new Omaze funded activity. This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 22.5 hours per week, ending in December 2027. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
In our new programme called "Healthier Me" we want to:
- Improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability.
- Empower people we support and our staff teams to have better tools when it comes to health and wellbeing
- Make community health offerings more accessible for people with a learning disability.
You will be working within a team of Healthier Me Coaches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Healthier Me Coach will work both independently and collaboratively.
In the Healthier Me Coach role, you will support people with a learning disability to improve their understanding of, and access to, health and wellbeing.
A key part of this work will be to support around 100 people with a learning disability to set and achieve personal health goals over 2 years. You will do this through1:1 coaching, delivering workshops and signposting, amongst other things. The post holder will be responsible for supporting individual progression and connecting the people Mencap supports with each other and appropriate opportunities in the community.
In addition to this you will be managing at least one ‘Healthier Me Champion’ . The Champion role is for people with a learning disability, and it will strengthen the delivery of this work.
This role involves working with a range of stakeholders to promote healthy living and to improve understanding of the barriers to health faced by people with a learning disability.
Stakeholders will include:
- Local staff in Mencap services
- Community organisations
- Local health teams
- Families and Carers
- Internal Mencap teams
We want the Healthier Me Coach to use a community-led approach, giving people we support and the wider community opportunities to contribute and be part of local solutions. The coach will establish strong working relationships that enable Mencap to secure positive outcomes for people with a learning disability. The Healthier Me Coach will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure good monitoring processes are followed to reach set targets and goals. You will support with monitoring progression, collecting and inputting data.
You will model our 5 values -Positive, Kind, Inclusive, Brave and Passionate.
Key Responsibilities
- Line management of colleagues with a learning disability – Healthier Me Champions.
- Effectively manage a caseload of individuals, supporting them to set and achieve personalised health goals.
- Ensure that all contractual outcomes linked to your caseload are achieved, captured and documented.
- Deliver workshops and training to Mencap teams, people with a learning disability and community members.
- Implement community-led ways of working and co-production in approach to work.
- Provide signposting, support and tools to individuals, carers and support staff.
- Take responsibility for own professional development, and where needed use feedback to continually improve own performance.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders and gather feedback.
- Complete reporting required for internal and external monitoring, accurately and on time.
- Generate community opportunities with local organisations (e.g. allotment, leisure centre, social groups).
- Highlight and report any practice issues or safety concerns to secure support and improvement in line with organisational policies.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about making health and wellbeing accessible.
Have excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility for the team and its work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of community-led ways of working.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a duty of care to the individuals supported.
- Understand responsibility for Prevent, safeguarding and critical incident reporting in accordance with both internal and external procedures.
- Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the broader work of Mencap by attending meetings as required to support collaboration.
- Live Mencap's values - Inclusive, Brave, Positive, Kind and Passionate.
Person Specification. Essential/Desirable - E/D
Skills & abilities
- Professional conduct and relationships -E
- Effective communicator -E Effective record keeping and reporting - E
- Building positive relationships/partnerships - E
- Judgement/troubleshooting skills - E
- Working to targets - E Managing and developing team members -E
- Excellent team working skills -E
- Good ICT skills -E
- Hold a driving licence and access to a vehicle-E
Knowledge and experience
- Experience of supporting people- E
- Experience of delivering against targets - E
- Experience of coaching - D Experience of delivering training - D
- Experience of risk management - D
- Experience of caseload review - D
- Experience of gathering stakeholder feedback - D
- Experience of community led ways of working -D
- Knowledge of sector -D
- Knowledge of safe working practices - E
Applications close on Friday 26th January. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th February, via Microsoft Teams. If you’re passionate about making a difference, please review the job description for full details, and if you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
Reporting to: Head of Business Development
Direct reports: None
Location of work: Home based in Scotland. This post holder will be based at home with regular travel across Scotland. The role will involve some irregular travel across the rest of the UK. Travel expenses will be paid in line with our Travel Expenses Policy.
Contract type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £37,500
BACKGROUND
The latest research suggests that 2.7 million children are at risk of hunger, meaning one in five children don’t have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, they struggle to concentrate, absorb information, and manage their emotions, causing them to fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provides a nutritious breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. We are now at an exciting point in our journey as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy, which capitalises on market changes and government commitments to scale our work, while redefining breakfast spaces not just as places to eat, but as places to thrive.
To support the delivery of this strategy, we are evolving our Business Development function and creating a new Business Development Manager – Scotland role. This role will unlock opportunities in Scotland across public funding, trusts, foundations, philanthropy and partnerships, ensuring Magic Breakfast grows its income sustainably across devolved nations.
JOB PURPOSE
The Business Development Manager – Scotland will drive income growth and strategic partnerships in Scotland. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will take a lead in developing both public funded income and philanthropic support (trusts, high-net-worth individuals and corporate partnerships).
The postholder will work closely with the Head of Major Giving (Trusts & Philanthropy) and Head of Partnerships in England to ensure joined-up approaches, while developing extensive networks and relationships across Scotland’s funding and commissioning landscape.
This role is both externally focused — cultivating relationships with commissioners, funders, and partners — and internally collaborative, aligning with colleagues across Magic Breakfast to maximise opportunities and deliver against the organisation’s strategic plan.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy
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With support from the Head of Business Development, lead the development and delivery of the Scotland Business Development and Fundraising Strategy, ensuring alignment with Magic Breakfast’s UK-wide income priorities, wider organisational strategy, and any Scotland-specific plans across Service Delivery and Policy & Engagement.
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Act as the lead advisor on business development in Scotland, providing insight, guidance and recommendations on market trends, risks and opportunities.
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Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities across public and philanthropic income streams, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
Public Funding
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Identify and secure public funded service contracts in Scotland, particularly with local authorities, education commissioners, and government departments.
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Work with the Policy and Engagement team to develop opportunities with national and regional agencies (e.g. Public Health Scotland, NHS boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Community Planning Partnerships) to embed breakfast provision into wider public health, wellbeing and education strategies.
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Engage with local authority frameworks, grants and tendering processes, positioning Magic Breakfast as a trusted delivery partner for both statutory and discretionary funding streams.
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Build strong partnerships with consortia, third sector networks, and intermediary bodies to access collaborative commissioning opportunities and joint delivery models.
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Monitor and respond proactively to changes in the Scottish Government’s commissioning priorities (e.g. child poverty, attainment challenge, early years and family support, wellbeing economy), aligning proposals with policy drivers.
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Lead the preparation of tenders, bids and commissioned service proposals, ensuring they are compelling, evidence-led and costed appropriately to reflect the value of Magic Breakfast’s offer.
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Ensure clear processes for the qualification, negotiation, contracting and reporting of income agreements, working closely with Finance, Service Delivery and Policy colleagues.
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Collaborate closely with the Business Development Manager responsible for public funded income in England and Wales to ensure a joined-up UK-wide approach to opportunities, share intelligence on successful models, avoid duplication of effort, and apply lessons learned from to maximise income growth.
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Align Scotland’s approach with national frameworks, campaigns, and strategic priorities, ensuring that proposals, tenders, and partnerships complement work happening in other devolved nations.
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Explore blended income opportunities, integrating public funded income with potential corporate partnerships or philanthropic support to maximise funding and sustainability.
Philanthropy and Partnerships
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Develop and manage a pipeline and portfolio of Scottish-based trusts, foundations, family foundations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), and philanthropists, including those with devolved nation-specific remits. This will include working closely with the Prospect Research Manager and Major Giving colleagues to identify and qualify new opportunities, and to re-engage lapsed supporters in Scotland,
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Take responsibility for cultivating relationships, preparing compelling cases for support, and personally soliciting major gifts (five- and six-figure level), securing multi-year, transformational commitments.
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Work collaboratively with the Major Givings Leads and the Head of Major Giving to integrate Scottish funders into the UK-wide prospecting and stewardship framework, maximising opportunities for uplift and avoiding siloed engagement.
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Deliver high-quality, values-driven donor journeys for Scottish prospects and supporters, including bespoke engagement opportunities such as school visits, events, and briefings that connect funders directly with impact.
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Build relationships with corporates headquartered or operating in Scotland, coordinating with the Head of Partnerships to ensure Scottish corporate engagement complements and aligns national partnerships, avoid duplication, and develop bespoke proposals and stewardship plans where appropriate.
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Contribute to the design and delivery of fundraising campaigns or initiatives with a Scottish focus, ensuring they complement national activity and align with the organisational fundraising strategy.
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Collaborate with the Prospect Research Manager and Major Giving colleagues to identify and qualify new opportunities, and to re-engage lapsed supporters in Scotland,
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Represent Magic Breakfast externally within Scotland’s philanthropy and fundraising networks (e.g. Scotland Fundraising Conference, Association of Charitable Foundations Scotland, SCVO events), raising profile and building new connections.
Collaboration and Internal Contribution
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Work closely with colleagues across the wider fundraising department to ensure Scottish funders and opportunities are aligned with team specific strategies and the overall fundraising goals and objectives
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Share intelligence and relationships with colleagues in England to strengthen organisational-wide fundraising and business development.
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Collaborate with Policy & Engagement colleagues to ensure business development opportunities are aligned with advocacy and campaigning priorities.
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Contribute to a culture of openness, collaboration and innovation across the Business Development team.
Financial Processes, Reporting and Compliance
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Contribute to business development planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, highlighting risks and opportunities to income.
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Ensure accurate recording of pipelines, income and activity in Salesforce, with robust monitoring and reporting.
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Ensure all donor and organisational reporting requirements are met and high-quality reports are delivered in a timely manner.
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Ensure all activity is compliant with ethical fundraising standards, safeguarding, GDPR and Magic Breakfast’s policies.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Knowledge and Experience
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Strong knowledge of the Scottish funding and commissioning landscape, including key trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate networks.
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Excellent practical understanding of procurement rules and policies as well as tender and budget cycles.
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Proven track record of developing and delivering income growth from a variety of sources, including public funding, philanthropy and partnerships.
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Demonstrable experience of managing the full fundraising pipeline — from prospect research and qualification, through cultivation and solicitation, to long-term stewardship and renewal.
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Hands-on experience of securing and soliciting significant gifts (five- and six-figure level) from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, with evidence of personally closing gifts at this scale.
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Demonstrable experience of building and stewarding high-level relationships with commissioners, funders and corporate partners.
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Experience of preparing successful tenders, bids and proposals, ideally within education, social impact or the charity sector.
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Experience of cross-team collaboration within a UK-wide or devolved nations context (desirable).
Skills and Abilities
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders confidently.
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Strong pipeline management and analytical skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to evaluate opportunities, prioritise effectively and translate plans into action.
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Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
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Strong team player with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and fundraising/CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), as well as ability to use project management systems (such as Asana).
Other
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Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating child morning hunger as a barrier to learning.
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Commitment to Magic Breakfast’s values and to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
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Willingness to travel across Scotland and the UK, with occasional out-of-hours working for events.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting - w/c 19th January
Interview 1 - w/c 26th January
Interview 2 - w/c 2nd February
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.