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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience managing contracts in the third sector, particularly within health, social care, or community services?
Are you passionate about ensuring public service contracts deliver real impact for vulnerable people?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our team in the South Region to lead on the delivery and development of advocacy contracts across VoiceAbility’s portfolio. This is a permanent role, working full time, 35 hours a week. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our commissioned services meet and exceed expectations. You will be responsible for monitoring contract performance, analysing complex data, and ensuring compliance with KPIs, quality standards, and third sector funding requirements.
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 commissioned contracts funded by local authorities, NHS trusts, and third sector partners.
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
We are looking for a skilled and experienced contract management professional with a strong understanding of third sector commissioning and service delivery. You will have a proven ability to manage and monitor complex contracts, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and funding conditions. You’ll be confident in building and maintaining relationships with commissioners, funders, and delivery partners.
You will be highly numerate, with excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce clear, insightful reports that demonstrate impact, value for money, and continuous improvement. You’ll be comfortable working with data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and will support operational teams to address underperformance and drive service excellence.
We are looking for someone who can balance the retention of existing contracts with a proactive approach to identifying and supporting new opportunities for growth and innovation in the third sector.
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. All Employees are homebased 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. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by visiting our webspage then follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 5pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025 however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Contract Manager.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please visit our website,We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity Manager – (Islamic Charity, Home based)
Location: Remote within England with some travel to London
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (some evenings and weekends required)
Benefits: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays and 2 days for Eid
Civitas Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a great social welfare charity that supports and strengthens the Muslim-led not-for-profit sector in the UK. The charity exists to connect organisations, promote collaboration, and enhance the capabilities of Muslim charities and initiatives.
As the organisation grows, the charity is now seeking a highly motivated and strategic Charity Manager to lead its operations and play a pivotal role in its ongoing development.
The Role
This is a key leadership role in which you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to drive the charity’s strategic vision and oversee its day-to-day operations. The Charity Manager will manage a growing team, lead internal processes, and build robust relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
You will also be responsible for developing operational systems, supporting fundraising efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
Who We're Looking For
You will be a confident and capable leader with a strong background in charity operations management. Your experience will include working within or alongside Muslim-led or community-based charities, with a solid understanding of the not-for-profit regulatory landscape.
You’ll be a proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for community impact. Familiarity with grant making, stakeholder engagement, and governance processes will be crucial, as will your ability to manage remote teams effectively.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in charity operations or organisational management
- Understanding of charity legislation, governance, GDPR, and risk management
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication and public representation capabilities
- Knowledge of the UK Muslim community and its charitable ecosystem
- Experience with strategic planning, fundraising, and policy development
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and develop teams
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation at an exciting stage of its growth. You will be instrumental in shaping the charitysimpact, strengthening its networks, and empowering the Muslim-led charitable sector across the UK.
To apply or for further information, please contact syed at Civitas Recruitment today. Early applications are encouraged as we are looking to set up interviews imminently.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Communications and Engagement Manager in our South East England team, to lead the regional Communications and Engagement team and programme
The Role:
• Develop a regional communications and engagement plan that identifies opportunities aimed at generating new supporters for the Trust - raising our profile, creating opportunities to raise additional income and delivering high quality engagement and volunteering.
• Oversee delivery of the regional communications and engagement plan and ensure that related communications, engagement, visitor experience and volunteering opportunities are planned and resourced.
• Manage a small regional team of communications, engagement and volunteering officers
• Liaise and regularly work cross departmentally, to ensure communication plans reflect and support the national communications agenda. In particular, strengthen links with centrally based communications and volunteering teams, fundraising teams and conservation and focus area work.
• Act as communications lead on all funded projects and partnership work
• Plan, manage and report on a regional communications and engagement budget, as well as working closely with the Regional Director to support the regional budgeting process. This will include responsibility of monitoring spend and cost control.
• Be the principal point of contact for communications, engagement and volunteering between the country and national teams; sharing best practice and acting as a conduit for internal communications.
• Foster effective relationships internally and externally to engage and inspire a range of audiences and individuals
• This role covers the South East of England including Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. It requires regular travel around South East England and UK. A full clean UK driving licence is required.
The Candidate:
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You will have experience leading engagement, volunteering or communications teams, providing inspirational leadership and line management.
• You will have previous experience working and engaging with volunteers, supporters and communities with the ability to deliver objectives cost effectively, including managing, monitoring and reporting on work programmes and budgets.
• You’ll know about the best methods in communicating with a wide variety of audiences using a mix of marketing and promotional channels.
• You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• You will be a strong influencer and you will be confident in representing the Trust in dealings with multiple stakeholders.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for CVs at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 12th & 14th August 2025.
Finance Manager – 6-Month FTC (Fully Remote | Excel Expert Required)
Remote (UK-based only)
Full-time (flexible, will consider 4-day week)| Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)
I am excited to be working with a leading national charity to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fully remote role, ideal for a hands-on finance professional who can hit the ground running and bring expert-level Excel and financial reporting skills to a busy, purpose-driven finance team.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Planning, you’ll oversee the day-to-day financial reporting function, with line management responsibility for two direct reports. You’ll take ownership of cashflow forecasting, VAT compliance, payroll oversight, and contribute to month-end processes and system improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the weekly cashflow forecast and reporting
- Oversee payroll review and VAT/Gift Aid submissions
- Lead the month-end close and review of balance sheet reconciliations
- Support finance system testing and improvements (Dynamics GP, Salesforce)
- Business partner with internal stakeholders to review budgets and forecasts
- Line-manage the Finance Supervisor and Payroll Administrator
Candidate Profile
- Fully or nearly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
- Expert-level Excel skills – essential
- Strong experience in cashflow forecasting, month-end processes, and payroll
- Confident managing and coaching finance staff
- Experience working in or with charities (VAT/Gift Aid knowledge)
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment
Contract Details
- 6-month FTC
- Start: ASAP
- Remote working (UK only)
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
Sex Education Forum was founded in 1987 and became an independent charity in 2021. We convene over 70 Partner organisations, working together to make sure that the relationships and sex education (RSE) young people get is right for them. We influence national policy, are a respected voice in the media and contribute to ground-breaking research on RSE. By working in partnership with young people and training educators who work with some of the most marginalized young people, we know what changes are needed to make RSE the best it can be. We will soon be launching a new three-year strategy and have secured multi-year funding to further embed youth inclusion in our work. The Communications Manager will be a new role, working closely with the CEO and staff team, enabling us to realise the ambitions of our strategy.
We are seeking to appoint someone with a depth and breadth of communications skills. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and have values aligned with ours. Your ability to lead and deliver our communications functions will enable us to platform young people, engage with a diverse range of professionals and communicate effectively to stakeholders including funders, government, Parliamentarians and the public.
This is an incredible opportunity for a communications specialist to bring your creativity and skillset to a thriving, innovative and highly respected national charity. This will be a rewarding role, with huge potential to grow your management and leadership skills to empower others and to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that reflect the diversity of educators and young people that Sex Education Forum seeks to support.
Funding has been secured which provides scope for extension of the fixed term contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about driving innovation that creates real impact? We’re looking for a curious, creative, and audience-focused Product Innovation Manager to join our Commercial Directorate at Help for Heroes. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our supporter experiences and help us develop exciting new fundraising and commercial products.
About the Role
Working closely with the Senior Product Innovation Manager, you’ll support the end-to-end process of developing new, insight-led products, from research and concepting through to launch and evaluation.
This is a hands-on delivery role where you’ll champion innovation frameworks, collaborate across teams, and help embed a culture of creativity, testing, and improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day delivery of innovation projects from concept to launch.
- Conducting research and competitor reviews to inform product design.
- Facilitating ideation workshops and supporting sprint-based development cycles.
- Working across teams to ensure product-market fit and compelling audience propositions.
- Supporting business case development and evaluating product performance.
- Championing collaborative, insight-driven innovation practices across the team.
About You
You’re an experienced product, innovation, or service design professional with a passion for audience-centred thinking and delivering meaningful supporter experiences. You may come from a charity, commercial, or hybrid background.
Essential skills and experience:
- Demonstrated experience supporting product or service innovation projects.
- Ability to translate insight into actionable ideas and compelling propositions.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Location: Remote (with occasional travel for in-person collaboration)
Closing date: 6th July 2025
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received, so we encourage early submissions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
South West Advocacy Network supports and empowers people to have a voice, by ensuring access to quality, independent advocacy. We believe that everyone has the right to be heard & respected, the right to choice in decisions about themselves and the right to be safe.
Service Managers are responsible for their services meeting targets and delivering on contract requirements, including providing the data required for contract and organisational monitoring.
The Service Manager role assumes responsibility for all aspects of SWAN’s West Berkshire statutory advocacy services. This includes IMCA, Paid Rep, Care Act and IMHA. Our Service Manager is also responsible for the delivery of SWAN’s social value projects in West Berkshire.
The role requires a positive approach and a high degree of personal responsibility. The Service Manager is responsible for the West Berkshire team’s performance. Service Managers are experienced and inspirational leaders. You will be working remotely, but within easy commuting distance of West Berkshire. They have, or are willing to work towards, a level 5 management qualification.
The post is subject to 2 references including previous employer, evidence of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.
FTE salary is £31,602.88 - £34,533.32 (actual £25,623.97 - ££27,999.99) and the lower salary will be paid to new starters unless they hold the relevant qualifications.
South West Advocacy Network supports and empowers people to have a voice, by ensuring access to quality, independent advocacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning & Development Manager (LDM) – Cymru Wales, West Midlands & South West
Home - Based but within commutable distance to Wales, West Midlands & South West
If you’re passionate about helping further the mission of Methodist churches, circuits and districts, then we would like to hear from you. As an experienced professional with a proven track record in learning and development, and management, you will be part of a Learning Network (LN), within the Ministries and Learning team and part of the Connexional Team of The Methodist Church.
The LN comprises 30+ staff working as part of a single team operating across the Methodist Church in Britain. The team is strategically and collaboratively managed by Learning and Development Managers (LDMs), each having responsibility for a number of Learning and Development Officers (LDO) working within a geographical area. We are seeking to recruit an LDM for the Cymru Wales, West Midlands and South West area. There is a requirement to live within this geography that includes the Methodist districts: Wales Synod Cymru, West Midlands (following the merger of the current Birmingham District and the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District on 1st September 2025), Southampton, Channel Islands, Bristol, and South West Peninsular.
Responsibilities of the Learning Development Manager include:
- strategic shared leadership of the LN
- leading and managing the LDOs, balancing the needs and expectations of lay and ordained
- developing, implementing and reviewing, alongside other LDMs and the Director of Ministry Learning, the strategic work plan of the LN
- building and maintaining good relationships across the Connexional Team and with individuals and communities across the church and beyond
- encouraging the sharing of individual gifts and experiences across a number of teams and stakeholders
- travel (including overnight stays), weekend and evening work
We are looking for someone who has:
- proven experience of coordinating and managing a dispersed team of staff and volunteers
- significant experience and is passionate about learning and development
- a strong commitment to collaborative and partnership working
- a proven track record of meeting deadlines within a complex and varied workload
Knowledge of the Welsh language would be a valuable asset to this role
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
For ministers in Full Connexion the standard terms of service apply.
Closing date: 23:59 on 21/07/2025
Interviews to take place on: 08/08/2025 in London in person.
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

Salary: £36,910 - £44,160 per annum, dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits package
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Based: Home based with some travel to services required (estimated to be 1-2 days per month)
Ref: 1566
Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity, working in the areas of substance use, domestic abuse, criminal justice, housing and young people. We deliver world-class services that rebuild lives. We’ve been making a difference since 1969 by combining our expertise with new, innovative approaches, and putting people at the heart of everything we do.
The Bid Writer will work in our Business Development Team, planning, developing and writing high quality bid submissions that convey the organisation’s mission, values and expertise to commissioners and funders.
You will be responsible for coordinating strong tender submissions, resulting in successful outcomes. You will help ensure Cranstoun retains all existing contracts and wins new business, in line with the organisation’s strategic plans and targets for growth.
Within this role, you will work collaboratively with a variety of internal stakeholders, using exceptional writing and interpersonal skills to capture and convey Cranstoun’s approach to delivering services across a variety of areas.
We are seeking a confident self-starter, with demonstrable experience of high quality writing and clear evidence of successful outcomes in a business development context (70% success rate). The successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to tackle challenges and adopt a solutions-focused approach.
Above all, you’ll be interested in becoming part of a diverse, energetic team, committed to delivering innovative, person-centred services that make a tangible difference to people’s lives.
This post is subject to a Standard DBS Disclosure.
To download an application pack, please visit the website via the apply button.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025.
Anticipated first interview date: w/c 11 August 2025.
Anticipated second interview date: w/c 18 August 2025.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Registered Charity No. 1061582.
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Job Summary
Ten Ten Resources is seeking a Schools Support Officer to play a vital role in supporting our partner schools in their use of our award-winning Catholic educational resources. Acting as a key point of contact for school staff, you will help ensure a smooth, welcoming and highly responsive experience from onboarding through to ongoing support.
You will handle school enquiries, maintain CRM data, manage user accounts, and support the delivery of school communications and helpdesk services. You’ll also contribute to the systems that underpin our delivery, bringing order, insight, and efficiency to the heart of our operations
This is a full-time, home-based role (35 hours per week), but we are open to applications on a job-share basis. Whether full-time or part-time, you’ll work closely with our collaborative and mission-driven team, combining independent responsibility with shared support.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a remote working environment - highly organised, people-focused, and committed to excellence in service. If you’re proactive, adaptable, and inspired by Ten Ten’s mission to support Catholic education, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
As Schools Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting schools and ensuring the smooth running of our operations. Your key responsibilities will include:
Client Support
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Act as the first point of contact for school enquiries across email, phone, voicemail and webchat.
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Respond to queries, resolve user issues, and provide quotes for subscriptions and trials.
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Triage communication to the relevant team member, where needed.
CRM & Data Management
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of our CRM (HubSpot), including:
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Keeping contact details up to date.
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Researching school term dates and contact information.
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Auditing pupil numbers and other key data.
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Building segmented databases for outreach to new markets.
Project Support
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Assist with content uploads and conduct basic technical checks.
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Support the planning and organisation of projects (e.g. filming, product launches).
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Research and source goods or services to support delivery.
General Admin
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Prepare and send occasional hard-copy mailouts.
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Handle post and support light finance admin, such as banking cheques.
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Provide flexible administrative support as needed across the team.
Place of Work
This is a home-based role, open to candidates based in the UK. The successful candidate will work remotely as part of Ten Ten’s home-based team.
The role is full-time (35 hours per week), typically worked across Monday to Friday. However, we are open to applications on a job-share basis, where two individuals work together to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. While there is some flexibility in working hours, availability is expected during core daytime hours to ensure collaboration with colleagues and timely support for schools.
We meet weekly as a team on Zoom to share updates, collaborate on projects, and pray together. In addition, we gather in person at least three times per year - typically once per term - for planning, training and team-building. These in-person gatherings usually involve overnight stays and are held at various locations around the UK.
We welcome applicants from across the UK who can commit to regular online engagement and travel for termly in-person meetings.
Person Specification
At Ten Ten, we believe that the Schools Support Officer isn’t just another role - it’s a vital presence that helps knit together our mission across hundreds of schools. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a remote working environment - someone who takes pride in being highly organised, attentive to detail, and ready to solve problems before they arise. You enjoy connecting with others through digital channels, build rapport easily, and are committed to providing exceptional support to both colleagues and partner schools.
The kind of person we’re looking for:
Essentials – you are:
Warm, welcoming, and professional – You have a friendly and reassuring tone in all interactions. You make people feel heard and supported.
Highly organised and detail-oriented – You keep multiple plates spinning and ensure nothing gets dropped. You catch the typo, notice the missing email, and follow up before anyone else does.
A proactive problem-solver – You take initiative. You investigate, ask good questions, and make things happen. You know when to act independently and when to consult others.
Resourceful and adaptable – You navigate new systems and shifting priorities with ease. You find solutions, even when no manual exists.
Strong communicator – You write clearly and speak confidently. You know how to communicate with school staff, teachers, and your internal team with warmth and clarity.
Tech-comfortable and willing to learn – You’re already confident with basic digital tools and eager to learn new ones. You might not know HubSpot or our CMS yet, but you’re curious, capable, and ready to learn.
Able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment – You can spot what’s urgent versus what’s important, and you keep things moving forward while staying focused on the big picture.
Desirable – it’s a bonus if you:
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Have experience supporting schools, education settings or customer service environments.
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Are familiar with project management tools, content management platforms (CMS), or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
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Have experience supporting content updates, light marketing tasks, or school-facing comms.
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Have worked in a small, fast-paced organisation where self-direction was essential.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Is observant and engaged – spots the detail, the discrepancy, or the quiet ask behind the email.
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Has a ‘get stuck in’ mentality – you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and help out wherever needed.
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Is confident taking the lead when needed – actively shaping processes and offering support.
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Values teamwork and collaboration, but can also work independently and manage their own time well.
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Understands that while systems are important, people always come first—how they feel in their interaction with you matters.
Your cover letter should be a max 1.5 pages and include:
Why you are interested in the role.
How your experience and qualities align with the Person Specification.
Any preference or proposal regarding a job-share arrangement (if applicable).
We nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative media content through a Catholic lens.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re seeking a skilled and dedicated Communications & Digital Marketing Manager to join our small UK-based team. In this flexible, remote role (21 hours per week), you’ll use your creativity and expertise to raise awareness and grow support to help transform the lives of street-connected children in Kolkata, India.
ABOUT THE HOPE FOUNDATION FOR STREET CHILDREN (HOPE UK)
- HOPE UK raises awareness and funds for street-connected children and slum–dwelling communities in Kolkata, India, supporting 60 projects (in education, protection, healthcare, vocational training) delivered by The Hope Kolkata Foundation.
- Since 2007, HOPE UK has raised over £1M and currently supports 621 children via a child sponsorship programme.
- Mission: Empower marginalized children and communities through healthcare, education, protection and life skills.
- Vision: A world where it should never hurt to be a child.
KEY ROLE OBJECTIVES
- Grow and diversify the UK supporter base
- Create compelling content to drive engagement and support fundraising
- Manage and optimise HOPE UK’s website, email, and social media
- Deliver a UK communications and marketing strategy
- Track and report performance using data-driven analytics
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and deliver engaging on-brand content across digital platforms (website, email, social media)
- Manage content calendar and campaigns to raise awareness of HOPE and support fundraising initiatives
- Monitor and manage social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) to maximize audience engagement and growth
- Identify new opportunities (e.g. Influencers) and respond to comments as required (real-time)
- Produce newsletters (Mailchimp), manage segmentation and CRM (Beacon) integration with website
- Update and optimise HOPE UK website (Wordpress Elementor), apply SEO and integrate Google Ads.
- Manage Google Ad Grants
- Ensure legal compliance (GDPR, copyright) and safe-guard HOPE’s online brand and reputation
- Write and pitch press releases as required and relevant
- Collaborate closely with HOPE UK Head of Fundraising, wider HOPE UK team, and occasionally external partners and supporters
- Collaborate with HOPE Ireland and HOPE Kolkata Communications and Digital Marketing team as required / relevant
- Oversee the marketing budget
- Represent HOPE UK at events as relevant, if requested
- Have a flexible and collaborative approach, particularly on live campaigns and monitoring social media, which might require working outside usual office hours
- Be available for potential overseas travel to Kolkata
- Must be UK based
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Proven comms/digital marketing experience (charity sector essential)
- Strong writing, creative content creation, editorial judgment and campaign analysis skills
- Skilled at increasing audience engagement and understanding CTA messaging to drive fundraising
- Proficient using Wordpress Page Builders, specifically Elementor
- Proficient in Mailchimp, Canva, Hootsuite or other scheduling tools
- Experience of optimsing Mailchimp and Website integrations with a CRM (preferably Beacon)
- Experience optimising UX on websites
- SEO and Google analytics knowledge and experience of managing Google Ads
- Experience using creative software (Canva, Photoshop, video editing tools, etc)
- Self-starter; team player; flexible approach to working hours; resourceful; excellent communicator
- An understanding of, and affinity with, Indian culture is desirable
- Knowledge of using a Macbook is desirable
If you have the relevant skills and experience, along with a real passion for the work we do, we would love to hear from you. Upload your CV and a supporting statement telling us why you want to work for HOPE UK, how you meet our criteria and what you can bring to the role. Please note we will not consider any applications without a detailed supporting statement and, as a small team, will only contact successful candidates.
First interviews will be held: 7 - 8 August (online)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Remote: This role is homebased (within the UK) with occasional travel for staff residentials and other events. Ideally the post-holder will live in commutable distance to our office in Leicester.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
About the Role
Responsibilities of the role comprise:
Campaign planning
- Lead the delivery of an ambitious and creative media and campaign strategy to bring about an improved recognition of the value and impact of youth work.
- Lead on other campaign strategy and planning, utilising a range of campaign tactics integrating media, digital media and other campaign tactics, working closely with other members of the Comms team and across Directorates.
- Oversee campaign activity for the annual Youth Work Week, to ensure the campaign engages key opinion formers and provides an opportunity for those within the sector to celebrate the impactful work they do.
- Analyse campaign effectiveness, including setting and tracking metrics across digital and traditional media.
- Ensure campaign plans are fully scoped and uploaded to the online project management system.
- Leading on strategic approaches to celebrity supporters / ambassadors and ongoing relationship management.
Press Office function
- Lead proactive media monitoring, enabling timely responses to significant developments and tracking positions on issues relating to NYA’s work.
- Develop key messages and positioning statements on issues in the youth sector and NYA’s activities, role and stance and promote consistency of messaging across NYA’s channels.
- Managing and responding to reactive media enquiries, providing statement and reactive ‘lines to take’, with the support of the Head of Communications
- Producing engaging content for various channels and audiences including press releases, blogs, opinion pieces and media briefings to elevate NYA’s profile and demonstrate our expertise and thought leadership.
- Managing the media monitoring and media database, nurturing relationships with target journalists, as well as online news outlets and thought leaders on key strategic issues.
- Confidently working with charity and corporate partners to maximise opportunities to demonstrate the impact of their support.
- Provide line management and development support to two Communication Officers.
About You
Essential competencies of the Campaigns and Media Manager:
- A self-starter brimming with creative ideas and proven experience of designing and executing high-impact campaigns that bring about a measurable change in knowledge, behaviour and / or policy.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including political audiences, and confident in growing new relationships and leading meetings.
- An ability to grasp complex information and distil key messages for different audiences and crucially, which tactics and channels to use to engage them
- Have proven experience and a strong understanding of the UK media landscape, with demonstrable experience of having nurtured relationships with national and sector journalists to garner high-quality coverage.
- An understanding of how to use research and intelligence gained from listening exercises and other stakeholder insights to inform campaign messaging and metrics.
- Be skilled in developing media strategics and developing case studies and using data to create compelling new hooks
- Be proficient in evaluating campaigns and media outputs, with the ability to derive insights that inform future strategies.
- Be proficient in drafting statements and media responses at speed and in line with key messages.
- Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and edit content to a journalistic standard across diverse audiences and channels.
- Have an understanding of how to use social media platforms to engage audiences effectively, understanding their role in broader campaign strategies.
- Be experienced in line management and fostering the NYA culture of personal growth
- Excellent project management skills - able to keep track of all the moving parts to keep tasks on track and mitigate risks. Experience of using project management platform (or similar) would be an advantage.
- An understanding of data protection and safeguarding young people.
- A passion for using effective communications to promote youth work and celebrate the achievements of young people and youth workers.
- Highly competent in all Microsoft suite and ideally have experience of Google Drive and Sharepoint.
Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.
Why Work for NYA?
NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
How to Apply:
Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Friday 13th July 2025:
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the About You section.
We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.
Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
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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!
We are seeking a highly skilled Interim Virtual Fundraising Manager to join a well-established virtual fundraising programme. This is a key role in maintaining momentum and performance during a period of transition, offering an opportunity to provide both leadership and hands-on support.
Key responsibilities:
The Interim Virtual Fundraising Manager will be responsible for:
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Team Leadership & Operational Oversight: Line managing the Virtual Fundraising Lead, overseeing live and upcoming virtual fundraising campaigns, attending key planning and performance meetings, and escalating risks and opportunities to the Head of Mass Participation.
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Financial Reporting & Insight: Working with the Finance team to deliver accurate month-end income and expenditure figures, tracking and reporting on individual campaign budgets, providing weekly updates to the Head of Mass Participation, and supporting the creation of annual budgets and forecasting.
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Digital Marketing & Campaign Management – Hands-on Execution: Personally planning, building, and delivering digital acquisition campaigns across Meta and other paid media platforms, including ad creative, ad builds and scheduling, setting up targeting and budgets, and real-time optimisation.
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Digital Fundraising Tools & Supporter Journeys: Providing hands-on support with key platforms such as Funraisin, JustGiving, Meta fundraising tools, and Dotdigital, optimising landing pages, emails, and supporter journeys, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring a seamless supporter experience.
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Collaboration & Compliance: Working cross-functionally with key teams and ensuring all activity remains compliant with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, GDPR, supporter data policies, Gift Aid, Safeguarding, and Risk Assessments.
Person Specifications
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, hands-on professional who can quickly integrate into a high-performing team and deliver immediate impact. They will possess:
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Strong experience managing digital fundraising or virtual challenge events.
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Excellent team management and cross-team collaboration skills.
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Confidence in working with budgets and income reporting.
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Solid hands-on experience of digital marketing, including paid social (Meta/Instagram) campaign management, creative/content creation and management, platform optimisation, and real-time decision-making.
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Experience using tools like GivePanel, Dotdigital, or similar.
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A deep understanding of supporter engagement and online giving.
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A calm, proactive, and solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail.
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Knowledge of fundraising compliance, GDPR, and supporter data practices.
What’s on Offer:
- £150.20 per day + £18.69 daily holiday pay (£168.89 total PAYE)
- Full-time opportunity
- A flexible working set up, remote working
- 4 month contract
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button.
Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We're looking for someone to be the regional representative for Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area, with specific responsibility for;
- Creation and delivery of local/county/regionally specific crime-based campaigns in partnership with law enforcement agencies, local committees and volunteers.
- Coordination of cross border and national activity in support of ROCU’S, the NCA and other bodies such as the GLAA.
- Identifying and maximising funding opportunities for our charity including RM post, campaign activity, Fearless workers and for Business Development.
- Enabling volunteer committees to develop so they can operate effectively and achieve their full potential.
- Act as Crimestoppers spokesperson for the region covered, regarding media interviews.
Criteria
Essential
- Project management i.e. scoping planning, implementation and delivery of projects
- Budget management experience
- Ability to spend time away from home to meet the needs of the role.
- Ability to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the role.
- Ability to work to tight timescales, and to work within pressurised time critical and decision-making scenarios.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the commercial/ statutory sector in relation to campaigns/ media.
- Experience of working with volunteers and the third sector.
- Ability to liaise with senior and junior management within organisations to delivered relevant outcomes.
- Basic knowledge of policing practice.
- Experience of lone working
Please submit a CV and covering letter expressing your interest in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Service Area Manager
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Area Manager to join the Operations team covering West Midlands, West Mercia, and Rochdale. This is a home-based role but regular travel throughout the area will be required.
Position: 6190 Area Manager
Location: Remote/Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £51,174.14 per annum, this role also currently attracts £5,000 per annum Contract Allowance
Closing Date: 9th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
The Role
As an Area Manager, you will ensure the provision of high-quality services, maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and provide strategic leadership to promote and develop services.
As an Area Manager, you will:
· Lead the service team to deliver excellent support to victims.
· Retain, maintain, and improve current commissioned contracts and secure additional funding.
· Develop and implement business and social value improvement plans.
· Foster a sense of shared purpose and value among team members.
· Generate and communicate strategic vision for services delivered in partnership with funders.
· Monitor local opportunities and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders.
· Develop budgets and monitor costs to ensure best value and resource use.
· Act as the public face within the region, managing strategic relationships.
· Promote and lead innovative approaches to improve support for victims.
· Contribute to the wider work of the charity, shaping campaigning and service design.
About You
Ideally, you will have proven leadership experience in a similar organisation, demonstrating proactive, innovative, and effective management skills and the ability to secure high levels of performance, motivation, commitment, teamwork, collaboration, and trust from colleagues.
You must be capable of managing a demanding workload and balancing multiple demands efficiently.
Experience in effective partnership working and delivering innovation and change is essential. Strong communication skills are required, including the ability to prepare contract bids, deliver presentations, and develop publicity materials
You will need:
· Proven service delivery success
· Leadership of diverse, multi-site teams
· Budget and finance management experience
· Knowledge of relevant government policy
· Change management expertise
· Understanding of legal and ethical requirements for charities
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.
If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
· 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 Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working 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 the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides 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 the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Manager, Team Leader, Project Manager, Case Manager, Service Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Service Lead, Service Deputy Manager, Deputy Service Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.