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Exciting opportunity for a charity sector Community Helpline Manager in Torbay

The Torbay Health and Wellbeing Voluntary Sector Network in Torbay is recruiting a full-time Manager to oversee the Torbay Community Helpline.

This post will be based in the local voluntary sector infrastructure organisation - Torbay Communities, hosts of the Community Helpline.  

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead this nationally recognised and acclaimed innovation. Torbay’s Community Helpline was established during the Covid pandemic and has since been developed by the local community into a central access point to the voluntary and community sector as a whole. Since 2021, it has also been the front door for new Adult Social Care referrals in the area through a unique partnership with the local statutory sector. Providing the best possible support to local residents the Helpline’s strapline ‘One Call – That’s All’ sums up the holistic approach. Individuals and families can access a wide range of support from food parcels to mental health support, help with isolation to debt advice etc. The Helpline links into over 100 voluntary sector organisations locally and into grassroots networks of residents offering support to each other. The Helpline has a strengths-based approach to its operations, with callers often helping others after they have received some support.

We are looking for someone who can lead this initiative into the next phase. Someone with the relevant experience who can identify the Helpline’s potential and - working with staff, volunteers, voluntary sector and statutory sector partners - deliver excellent support to our residents and develop the Helpline to meet future needs.

If you have boundless energy, a commitment to help marginalised people, a curiosity for doing things differently and a thirst to make a difference. Please apply.

Salary: £41,041 per annum.

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at Torbay Communities | Job Opportunities  - click 'redirect' and you can download the application pack

To find out more about the role, please call Tracey Cabache or email Tracey Cabache - details in application pack

Please email completed applications to John Arcus - details in application pack

By 5pm on Thursday 13th November 2025

Interviews will be held across the 18th and 19th November (please keep both days free).

Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot notify applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. 

Job overview

The role will focus  on growing the value of funding from large trusts and foundations globally, as well as from corporate foundations and institutional funders via consortium partnerships with larger conservation actors.

The role will oversee grant and contract management with existing organisational and institutional partnerships, as well as grow this portfolio through developing a robust pipeline of new opportunities, finding creative ways to secure visibility and first meetings, developing relationships, compelling funding applications and ensuring strong contract management oversight.

The role will lead a team of two, work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues based in the US and UK to secure visibility with and develop strong long-term partnerships with new Trusts and Foundations; and work closely with colleagues in Kenya to ensure strong project delivery and grant management. Responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of the Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs) programme with a particular focus on growing the portfolio of large T&Fs in the USA, UK and European markets;
• Work with fundraising colleagues across priority markets and with communications colleagues, using innovative and proactive approaches to business development and relationship building to unlock visibility opportunities and develop relationships with new prospects; in order to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value funding opportunities.  
• Continue to oversee the current ‘programme funding’ portfolio which includes existing institutional funding partnerships and corporate foundation relationships in Kenya, ensuring that ongoing and new opportunities where they exist are capitalised on.
• Collaborate closely with and provide technical expertise to Ol Pejeta’s Project Implementation function in Kenya to develop and embed ‘programme funding’ systems, policies, processes, to ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards in grant management;
• Oversee collaboration and co-working with Ol Pejeta’s Programme teams and other colleagues to ensure high quality  project design content is translated into  technical proposals and budgets for donors;
• Work closely with Kenya’s implementation function to support strong project delivery and contract management. 
• As a Head of, actively contribute to team and department objectives through decision making and action on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.

Key Activities

• Support the Chief Fundraising Officer with overall strategy development, implementation and adaptation;
• Work closely with the Chief Fundraising Officer to ensure operational and budget planning, management and reporting of resources;
• Oversee the T&F team’s operational planning processes, annual reporting and core performance monitoring;
• Strategic coordination of multiple stakeholders in proposal development processes (programme experts, internal stakeholders, partners and donors);
• Build strong relationships across all departments of the organisation and with existing and new partners;
• Support the recruitment process/selection/appointment of fundraising staff across the department.

Strategic leadership delivery and management of Trusts and Foundations priority in the global fundraising strategy.

• Develop and implement tactics for T&Fs that support Ol Pejeta to meet its overall strategic objectives;  
• Ensure that the relevant parts of the Fundraising strategy, planning and practice is adaptive to both internal and external changes and that the team adopts innovative approaches to its work;
• Effectively integrate T&F team objectives and outcomes into wider Ol Pejeta income targets and programme priorities.

Business development and management

• Proactively cultivate relationships with key prospects, donors and partners (with particular focus on US, UK and European markets);
• Network both internally and externally to ensure relevant stakeholder participation and intelligence gathering in various fora;
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, including budgeting, with programme teams and finance;
• Collaborate with Ol Pejeta’s communications and marketing department to ensure communication activities appeal to donor interests, promote our partnerships and help to position Ol Pejeta as a partner of choice;
• Research and share trends and intelligence on T&Fs, and develop relationships that strategically position the organisation to mobilise resources from new and existing donors.

Support effective grant & risk management and compliance

• Support the development and implementation of improved business policies to facilitate improved management of and accountability for T&F funding and other larger institutional partnerships;
• Provide quality assurance and technical backstopping on reporting and general compliance, in line with organisational and donor requirements;
• Guide the negotiation of strategic grants/contracts to ensure the organisation signs up to appropriate contractual requirements;
• Advise on the interpretation and application of donor rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
• Provide guidance and capacity building on grant cycle management to colleagues across the organisation.

People Management, Financial Management and Departmental contributions

• Provide inductions to staff across the organisation on T&Fs and institutional funding opportunity;
• Build, motivate and effectively collaborate with teams remotely;
• Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance management reviews for direct line management staff;
• Support the Chief Fundraising Officer to have oversight of the team budget lines;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the global fundraising team based in different geographical locations
• Contribute to overall departmental processes and initiatives;
• Act within the parameters set by the organisation on financial policies and procedures.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to strengthen fundraising and grant management skills across the organisation;
• Oversee the development and maintenance of information systems and tools for sharing donor policies and guidelines, funding opportunities and best practice across the organisation;
• Keep pace with international developments and engage with other INGOs to keep abreast of opportunities and global trends in T&F fundraising.

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in a relevant field preferably Fundraising / International Development;
• Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English;
• Language skills in Swahili and German advantageous.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Relevant experience working in an international NGO or philanthropy environment with diverse workforce;
• Experience in Trusts & Foundation fundraising across international markets;
• Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundation donors (or others) to secure six figure grants;
• Substantial experience cultivating and managing donor and stakeholder relationships;
• Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable proactivity in business development;
• Strong technical proposal writing and budget skills;
• Strong ability to manage staff and influence team members remotely;
• Ability to manage and facilitate complex projects and processes;
• Experience working on the African continent with a deep knowledge of conservation and community development;
• Willingness to travel internationally as required;
• Willingness to be on call for donor enquiries out of hours.

Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Tendering and project management experience;
• Knowledge of conservation finance including the biodiversity credit market;
• Personal network of contacts and relationships in T&Fs;
• Experience in developing complex institutional funding bids;
• Understanding of developments in alternative finance for conservation;

Are you ready to shape accessible and engaging digital experiences that inspire action and support our mission?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Products Manager to take responsibility for the development, delivery and improvement of our digital products that connect and engage our supporters.

You will lead work on our website, donation, fundraising and campaigning platforms, and other digital tools - ensuring they meet the needs of our audiences and support the MND Association’s strategy. Working closely with our Income Generation and Engagement teams, you’ll develop digital experiences that inspire giving, deepen engagement, and make it easier for people to support our mission to improve the lives of those affected by MND.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Association’s digital product portfolio, including websites, microsites and third-party platforms.
• Lead a programme of continuous improvement with our digital agency to deliver the best experience for our digital audiences.
• Scope new products, map user journeys and enhance existing services to design or optimise digital experiences.
• Advise on the procurement of new third-party digital platforms and technology.
• Translate business and user requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Ensure compliance with security and accessibility standards.
• Ensure all content is produced to SEO best practice and work with our digital agencies to improve website content.
• Use data, analytics and usability testing to improve user experience and journeys.
• Manage Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, producing insights and identifying opportunities for development.
• Support colleagues with training, guidance and communities of practice.
• Build effective working relationships with external partners, suppliers and agencies.

About You:

• Experience in digital fundraising and income generation.
• Knowledge of digital innovation in campaigning and raising awareness.
• Technical skills in Drupal CMS and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experienced across the full product lifecycle with knowledge of team roles and documentation.
• Strong understanding of user-centred design, user journeys and testing.
• Awareness of best practice and emerging trends in digital technology and content.
• Broad knowledge of accessibility principles and tools to support inclusive design.
• Confident using audience insight, data and analytics to inform decisions.
• Able to manage competing priorities, working to deadlines and balancing multiple projects.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week with flexibility to attend more in line with organisation needs.

Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse. 

Tender has grown significantly in recent years. We have secured income from an increasing range of sources: corporates, major donors, trusts & foundations and statutory funders. We have done this with a small but highly effective development team.

With a clear strategic focus for the next five years, we are strengthening our development team to ensure we have the funding needed to achieve our strategic ambitions. We plan to grow both the extent of our reach across the country, and the difference we make to the people we work with. We are also planning to increase the effectiveness of our policy & influencing work, aiming to deliver significant, systemic change to how violence against women and girls is prevented.

You will play a pivotal role in raising the funding for our ambitions, focusing on statutory and trusts & foundations income streams. You will lead on both these income streams, managing existing funders and securing new funders. You will secure income from your own portfolio of funders and partners, and lead and inspire the team to achieve their own ambitious targets, both through new sources and through excellent stewardship of existing funders.

Role purpose

The main purposes of this role are:

• Researching, identifying and applying for grant funding and commissioning from statutory sources, trusts and foundations (T&F)
• Developing and writing high quality fundraising bids which align with the objectives and needs of statutory funders, T&F and Tender’s strategic objectives
• Managing and maintaining partnerships and relationships with a range of stakeholders (statutory funders, T&F, delivery partners, professionals in the sector, internal stakeholders)
• Developing the Statutory and T&F strategy in collaboration with the Development Director

Main responsibilities and duties

New business development

• Developing and implementing a strategy to develop relationships with, and maximise income from, statutory sources, T&F
• Working with service managers, designing, developing and submitting high-quality funding proposals to statutory sources, T&F which are technically sound, meet donor requirements and align with Tender’s strategic objectives
• Maintaining an up-to-date market awareness of grant-making trends and best practice in T&F fundraising
• Developing the overall statutory and T & F strategy with oversight from the Development Director
• Monitoring and reporting against business development plans to ensure objectives are achieved, and proposing plans for remedial action if projections are not on track

Relationships

• Managing relationships with Statutory sources and T&F funding Tender, building a deep understanding of the needs and requirements of each funder
• Developing and executing stewardship and relationship management plans for T&F to maximise the value and duration of their support for Tender
• Overseeing the production of high-quality monitoring reports for T&F, and using insights from funded programmes to develop case for support materials
• Working with other Tender managers to ensure the consistent tone and positioning of Tender in the implementation of marketing of all projects
• Line managing two Development Officers

Administration

• Working with the Governance team to improve operational effectiveness and quality service by identifying and implementing process improvements
• Contributing to the maintenance of Tender’s overall Development function, providing appropriate analysis and reports
• Developing and maintaining a funding database and ensuring it is up to date to effectively monitor and evaluate the strategy
• Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed, including safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities
• Working as a member of the Tender team and carrying out other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation

Volunteering and Community Engagement Manager

Salary: £35,000

Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum (plus bank holidays)

Hybrid working: 1 day a week working from home

 Are you a dynamic individual who can develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement work in Surrey? Do you thrive on working with people, helping to empower them to use their skills and experiences to help others in the community? Can you make a difference at a local Surrey charity?

We are seeking a hard-working, driven and flexible individual to develop, lead and grow our volunteering and community engagement team to raise awareness and increase engagement locally of our vital work.

What you’ll be doing:

¨ Be an effective manager, line managing our Volunteering and Community Engagement teams with passion, creativity and purpose.

¨ Working with local partner organisations, building relationships whilst exploring possible funding/joint working/event opportunities, and supporting the teams to make sure they are best placed to have the biggest impact for the people we enable and empower.

¨ Develop and maintain strategic community engagement relationships across the county, in collaboration with Senior Managers, including those with Local Area Committees (LAC)/Neighbourhood Area Committees, and with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector infrastructure organisation in each area (for example, Voluntary Action Surrey East) as well as those working across the county including Surrey Community Action, Surrey Youth Focus, Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum, and Surrey Coalition of Disabled People.

¨ Organise and facilitate our Breaking Down Barriers Workshops, and other similar initiatives inspiring change and inclusion across Surrey.

¨ Drive forward our volunteering and engagement strategies—shaping policies, streamlining processes, and ensuring our work reflects best practice and legislation.

¨ Working with colleagues in other teams to create a culture where community engagement is at the heart of everything we do.

¨ Using innovation and creativity to design and deliver new projects focussed on community engagement, and maximising community participation for those we support.

¨ Promoting and demonstrating a strengths-based, asset based community development approach, to ensure the people we support have the opportunities to be involved in all aspects of our work and in the community.

¨ Ability to work flexibly according to the business need, which will include organising and attending community engagement events during the evening and at weekends.

We’re seeking someone who has the following skills:

• Direct experience of line managing a team of staff and providing team leadership
• Relevant experience in the management of a volunteering programme, or extensive experience of directly managing volunteers with the ability to step up into this role
• Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice, strategy and policy 
• Demonstrable experience of community engagement projects, working directly with beneficiaries and in building relationships with partner organisations
• Planning and organisational skills, including ability to plan, prioritise and deliver a complex workload
• Strong presentation skills, sufficient to deliver engaging training to staff and volunteers
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written, and ability to relate well to people from all backgrounds
• Experience using Microsoft Office and confident in using a database
• Understanding of data protection requirements and confidentiality
• Able to champion the role and contribution of volunteers
• Ability to engage and influence colleagues

What we offer:

• Salary: £35,000 plus 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Pension: We match contributions up to 6%.
• Wellbeing: Annual flu vaccination, eye tests, and contributions towards work-related glasses.
• Development: Ongoing training tailored to your role and career growth.
• Hybrid working: 1 day a week working from home

· A supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas and leadership will directly shape the future of volunteering and community engagement in Surrey.

Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day.

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years. We enable and empower people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind to overcome barriers to be as independent as possible and thrive in their communities. We are a countywide charity based in Fetcham, near Leatherhead.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

The Trusts & Philanthropy Manager role is a vital part of this vision and your excellent writing skills and relationship building will help us achieve our ambitions and make a meaningful impact. 

Working closely within our passionate and results driven Trusts and

Philanthropy team, you will manage your own portfolio of charitable trusts and support the developing major donor and statutory funding relationships as required. You will be helping us beat macular disease by talking with funders and writing bespoke funding applications for support services, medical research and core costs. Diligently recording all relationship information and communications on our database. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Knows their Stuff when it comes to excellent written communication skills to produce content that is inspiring, concise and informative.

• Can Make It Happen by working proactively under their own initiative. 

• Shows They Care in the way they speak with our funders and the way they work and support colleagues across our teams.

Does this sound like you?  If so, we would love to hear from you and chat about this role in more detail.

In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. 

We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to beat macular disease we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.

Job Title: Registered Area Manager

Salary: £54,702 per annum (increasing to £60,780 after 18 months service) + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 Hours per week 

Location: Homebased with reasonable travelling distance of Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Somerset, Devon and Gloucester

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

The Registered Area Manager postholder will be an experienced social worker, cognisant with trauma informed and therapeutic methodologies, that actively support and encourage diversity and inclusion, as they lead and develop an outstanding service to meet the needs of our families across the region.

Working with professional curiosity and innovation, the Registered Area Manager will report directly to the Operational Director of Children's Services, and be responsible for the leadership of a dedicated and passionate team of home based staff focussed on the recruitment and retention of suitable carers that can meet the diverse and complex needs of a range of vulnerable children and young people.

Travel within the South West Area will be essential as the Registered Area Manager will participate in carer focussed events, staff and panel training, monthly staff team meetings, wellbeing days and other face to face events.

If you want to be a professional, forward thinking Registered Area Manager, who will be valued and appreciated for their impact on the improvement of outcomes for children and young people, apply now.

The main role requirements for the Fostering Registered Area Manager role includes:

• A Level 5 Management Qualification (or a willingness to enrol on such a course within 6 months of appointment and to complete within 3 years)
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years post qualifying social work experience in fostering or in other childcare settings
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development
• Experience of managing a diverse and experienced team, ideally remotely
• Experience of group work and/or delivery of training
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently alongside excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in use of IT and paperless systems, including management of virtual meetings and webinars.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance including service monitoring
• Responsible for the safeguarding of children and young people
• Taking part in the out-of-hours rota.
• Delivery of the Service Operational Plan
• Experience of managing budgets and service provider contracts
• Being a Panel Advisor

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led events through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance and current registration with Social Work England is required for this role and checks will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 23rd November 2025

Interview Date: Friday 5th December 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary £35,000 - £39,000 FTE depending on experience
Full time (37.5 hours) or part-time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)
Benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Thursday 6 November 2025

Preliminary telephone interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 November 2025

In-person interviews will be held in Peterborough on Wednesday 19 November 2025

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in a fast paced, ambitious environment. We want to prevent kidney disease from becoming a public health emergency and find better treatments for kidney patients sooner.

We are looking for a talented trusts manager who will be responsible for implementing the trusts strategy, with a focus on significantly growing and diversifying income from new and existing trusts and foundations that can support our next five-year strategy. You will play a key role in developing and sustaining relationships, maintaining an up-to-date pipeline and submitting compelling applications, reports and updates. You will manage a portfolio of partners alongside prospecting new opportunities. You will have a passion for cultivating relationships and going above and beyond to develop lasting meaningful relationships with supporters.

We operate a hybrid, flexible working style and regular weekly office attendance is encouraged. The role is contracted to our Peterborough office. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have experience in the following: Trust Manager, Trust Fundraising Manager, Trusts Manager, Grants Fundraising Manager, Foundations Manager, Business Development Fundraiser, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer, Charities etc.

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The British Psychological Society (BPS) is seeking a dynamic Project Lead to join the Business Improvement Team. This role will initially focus on delivering key projects within our Education and Training Directorate, contributing to the transformation of psychology qualifications and assessment design.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of allocated projects within the Education & Training area
• Managing project teams and ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Reporting on progress, risks, and budget to senior stakeholders.

Candidates should be educated to degree level, with strong knowledge of project management frameworks. You must have proven experience in leading complex projects as well as excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.  You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team, and be able to adapt to changing contexts.  Knowledge or experience within an education, qualification or training environment or an understanding of psychology qualifications and assessment models would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At BPS, we’re committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working to shape the future of psychology education and training. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with local and national organisations

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Monday 17th November at 10 am. Interviews will be held on-line w/c 1st December 2025. 

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile, Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be accepted. 

Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an ambitious senior fundraiser, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure major gifts, to join our UK Major Giving team and significantly increase our income from high-net-worth individuals, in order to support the people we serve. 

You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment, create an impact in a crucial area of fundraising for our organisation’s future, and contribute to our life-changing work supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups worldwide.

If you are a skilled relationship-builder with a track record of raising significant major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and a strategic mindset, we’d love you to join our small, friendly team.

Background Information and Purpose of Post

As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we are looking for a new strategic direction in securing relationships with and income from high-net-worth individuals.

The Philanthropy Specialist at Humanity & Inclusion UK is a new senior fundraising position with responsibility for planning, identifying, cultivating, and managing major donor relationships to secure significant funding, in line with the new global Major Giving Strategy 2026 - 2030.

The purpose of the post is to:

· Develop and deliver HI UK’s strategy for high-net-worth individuals.

· Lead on the new Capital Campaign, 2026-2030, for HI UK.

· Work closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations to develop high-value philanthropic partnerships and ensure sustained, long-term support.

· Secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major donors.

· Develop your own prospect pipeline and provide excellent cultivation of your prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.

· Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.

· Report to and collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of your own ambitious philanthropy strategy for HI UK, in line with UK and Federation priorities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships

You will have responsibility for developing a new strategy for high-net-worth individual support and you will lead the delivery of this strategy to secure high-value philanthropic partnerships under the responsibility of the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Capital Campaign

Our new Capital Campaign will be an invaluable tool for you in developing funding from high-net-worth individuals in the UK. You will lead on its launch and recruit a Campaign Committee, stewarding them to deliver results.

Relationship Management

You will lead on the development and stewardship of long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations.

Income Growth

You will drive the growth of an existing pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and develop this pipeline with new supporters from our individual giving stream and philanthropists who are new to HI, to secure significant gifts.

Collaboration

You will work closely with HI's Global Specialist in Major Giving, HI UK Trustees, our Federal Major Giving team, and international colleagues, to develop compelling proposals and provide timely impact reporting.

Stewardship

You will ensure exceptional donor stewardship and provide a high-quality experience for supporters at every stage of engagement.

Cultivation events

You will initiate and run high quality cultivation events for your donors and prospects, to form part of their stewardship journey.

Data Management

You will accurately manage donor records, communications, and reporting through our CRM.

Other duties

· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues, the Federal fundraising and communication teams, and Major Giving counterparts in other HI national associations in Europe and North America.

· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards.

· Keep up-to-date and adhere to any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to private fundraising.

· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Equal Opportunities Policy

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential.

Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview. 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

We are seeking a passionate mental health professional to lead and inspire wellbeing initiatives for those at risk of homelessness in London.

Position: Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

Salary: £37,880 (ILW) Per Annum Plus Pension & Other Benefits

Location: London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday  2nd November

Interview date: 7th November 2025

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development of creative and innovative mental health and wellbeing initiatives across London services. You’ll focus on promoting positive coping strategies, embedding trauma-informed practice and ensuring psychologically informed environments for staff, volunteers and clients.

You’ll oversee coordination of mental health and substance misuse work, deliver workshops and reflective practice training, and provide practical advice and guidance to frontline staff. You’ll also build strong partnerships with statutory and community mental health services, ensuring timely access to support for those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver initiatives that support positive mental health and wellbeing
• Embed trauma-informed practice and psychologically informed environments
• Supervise the Mental Health and Substance Misuse Coordinator
• Train and advise staff in supporting people with complex mental health needs
• Deliver workshops, training and reflective practice sessions
• Build and maintain strong external partnerships
• Ensure policies and resources are up to date and accessible
• Monitor and report on outcomes to funders and senior management
• Manage expenditure within budget and maintain accurate records
• Uphold safeguarding, quality assurance and data protection standards

About You

This is a strategic, empowering role suited to someone with a deep commitment to mental health and social impact. You’ll bring a strong understanding of the intersection between homelessness and mental health, as well as experience supporting individuals with complex needs.

To succeed, you will have:

• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and mental health issues
• A background in mental health, counselling, psychology, social work or a related field
• Proven experience supporting people with complex needs
• Experience delivering training and embedding trauma-informed practice
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Experience managing staff or volunteers
• Good knowledge of statutory and community mental health networks
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
• A reflective, values-driven approach and commitment to making a difference

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
• Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent ​disability
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

A leading homelessness charity supporting vulnerable young people and adults across the UK. The charity’s mission is to prevent homelessness, increase resilience, and promote opportunities through housing and support services. Grounded in Vincentian values, which focus on the potential of people and a commitment to action, inclusion and dignity.

As part of the team, you’ll receive full induction, training in the Endeavour model, and ongoing supervision and reflective practice support.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Mental Health Lead, Wellbeing Manager, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Counsellor, Clinical Support Lead, Recovery Worker, Mental Health Coordinator, Mental Health Project Manager, Health and Wellbeing Officer, Trauma-Informed Practitioner. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Hybrid role (commitment of 3 days in our West London office every week)

35 hours per week

To start as soon as possible

Are you a seasoned marketing professional ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organisation? Do you combine strategic thinking with creative flair, and thrive in environments where innovation and continuous learning are valued?

AllChild is looking for a creative, data-driven Marketing and Communications Manager to turn strategy into standout campaigns that inspire action and deliver results.

You’ll be at the heart of our integrated marketing-leading multi-channel campaigns, crafting compelling content, and building audience journeys that deepen engagement and drive income. From digital strategy to media relations, you’ll help shape how the world sees and supports AllChild.

You will own:

• Planning and delivery of weekly engagement (questions, polls, creator replies) aligned to campaigns
• Day-to-day management across priority channels; respond, route, and nurture advocates
• Newsletter strategy and audience growth
• Media relations and brand storytelling
• Content creation and activation
• Performance tracking and optimisation
• Collaboration across teams and with external partners

Further information and details on how to apply can be found in the Job Pack.

Closing date: 7 November 2025

This role is responsible for managing the effective functioning of the Aga Khan Centre to provide safe, efficient, secure, legally compliant and environmentally friendly spaces for residents, employees, students and visitors.

Leading a small team, the Facilities and Operations Manager will be responsible for providing a seamless support service to manage and deliver high quality proactive and reactive maintenance to a standard which is in accordance with the nature of the Aga Khan Centre and provides value for money. The role covers all aspects of repairs & maintenance including plumbing, air conditioning, electrics, building fabric, health & safety and emergency support and requires the postholder to be hands on, supporting the maintenance team with technical support, knowledge & coordination as well as executing PPM plans, managing contractors and overseeing and inspecting works.

AKC Building Operations

• Oversee and manage the teams responsible for the reception, security and cleaning.

• To prepare and keep up to date the Facilities Management (FM) Plan for AKC and the approach taken for each ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ FM service, including planned preventative maintenance and lifecycle replacements, ensuring that a suitable, safe, high-quality operating environment is provided.

• To act as a point of contact for technical support in order to reduce supplier callouts and ensure the correct supplier is allocated to resolve the problem, after issues have been looked at in-house first.

• To manage, plan and monitor the day-to-day repairs and maintenance activities of the building management team, ensuring works are completed on time, to the highest quality and in line with the approved FM plan.

• To coordinate and manage activities of suppliers working in and around AKC including checking and approving completed work, ensuring it is on budget, within agreed timescales and to the quality required. 

• To act on defects highlighted in suppliers’ reports and ensure resolution following up on any unresolved issues that could affect plant or equipment performance and safety.

• To ensure the AKC maintenance reporting system is updated with work carried out and outstanding tasks. • To ensure maintenance supplies, spares and stock levels are monitored and supplies are always available. • To receive, review, store and respond to suppliers’ reports, i.e. lifts, eye bolts, water sampling, lighting protection, etc. and supply a level of technical advice to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.

• To maintain and review equipment asset registers and update accordingly.

• Responsible for the Health and Safety policy for AKC and liaising with outsourced consultants to ensure that AKC is compliant and required checks are carried out.

• To maintain all maintenance and H&S documents, registers and systems at all times and act as knowledge-holder on behalf of AKF(UK) for Operation Manuals, as-built drawings, maintenance records, licences and operating certificates related to AKC.

• Working in conjunction with the AKC IT team and external providers be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the core building services systems including for FM, Room Booking and Security.

• To adhere to the AKC environmental policy promoting and driving energy & water saving initiatives as well as recycling initiatives at all times.

• Plan and implement minor projects to optimize space utilisation within AKC. Participate as a key stakeholder in major projects.

• Support the relationships with the tenants of the AKC retail units.

• Ensure that the gardens embedded within the AKC, and the surrounding grounds and gardens are properly cared for and landscaped.

• Liaise with the Estate Landlord and their agents regarding estate management, central services, infrastructure and security issues and maintenance of the public realm around AKC

• Liaise with other building managers on the KX Estate and maintain good neighbourly relations.

• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving AKC. 

AKC Building Administration

• To prepare an annual operational plan and budget for the AKC building management team.

• To provide commentary and analysis for the monthly building management finance report and work with the Property Finance Manager to ensure that there is an up to date forecast at all times.

• To lead any supplier procurement processes related to building management.

• Monitor and approve all building management supplier invoices and staff expenses for payment in line with approved budgets. Seek additional approvals for unbudgeted or excess expenditure.

• To ensure that safeguarding processes are embedded into all building management operations, all building management supplier contracts and the building management policies and processes.

• To routinely review standards of service and ensure best practices are being followed and to benchmark the costs of AKC building management against equivalent buildings to assess and demonstrate value for money.

• Manage and maintain the SLA standards, KPIs and targets for the AKC building management team.

• To own the AKC building management risk register ensuring that it is up to date at all times.

• To attend the AKF(UK) Property Committee meetings

• Work flexibly in terms of working hours to support and accommodate events and incidents outside of regular working hours.

• To ensure all tasks from the Security Audit are completed promptly, while maintaining up to date policies including the Critical Incident Plan and Office Security Plan

AKC Events

• To ensure that the building management team support the events management team with all large and complex events, including organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, and hospitality.

• To ensure that the building management team supports the dismantling and removal of the event materials and clearing the venue efficiently. 

People Management

• Help the AKF(UK) CEO and Senior Management Team promote an organisational culture of teamwork and service, high-quality, transparency and accountability, innovation, and inclusiveness.

• Supervise, coach and mentor building management staff, building a highly skilled and motivated team demonstrating best practice in the sector and exemplifying AKF (UK) values and behaviours.

• Oversee and set annual performance objectives and evaluate performance in accordance with the AKF (UK)’s staff performance management procedures.

• Identify staff with potential for advancement and, as part of succession planning, contribute to their development.

• Build a culture throughout the building management team of continuous improvement, in which staff are cognizant of and influence the broader learning agenda alongside delivery objectives.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Kings Cross Properties. 

Qualifications

• A degree in Facilities Management or similar qualification would be an advantage.

Experience

• Experience of staff management

• Experience of managing third-party contractors

• Experience in managing complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

• Experience of managing planned preventative maintenance for hard and soft services

• Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

• Experience in planning programmes of work for maintenance in accordance with the buildings requirements and identifying gaps in the maintenance strategy.

• Experience of identifying trends and developing/implementing management reports.

• Experience in a similar field e.g. school, university or charity.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders

• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical personnel.

• Ability to work both strategically and operationally.

• Ability to successfully manage time, plans and other related tasks.

• Ability to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations.

• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team to meet objectives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Good presentation skills.

• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with internal and external customers.

• Commercially aware with good negotiating skills.

• Excellent client facing skills with the confidence to deal with people at all levels.

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

• Good numeracy and presentation skills.

• Self-motivated, action-focused and with a proactive approach.

• Ability to always maintain a professional appearance and approach.

• Proven ability to deal with change. 

Application Details:

• Must have right to work in the UK.

• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

Corporate Partnership Manager
Alton, Hampshire
(flexible/remote but with regular visits to the charity’s head office)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
C£40,000-45,000 depending on experience

Over the last five years we have increased the number of individuals and organisation supporting the charity from 800 to more than 3,500 a year. The charity is set to build on this success and aims to continue this growth, so that we can reach more patients and provide additional support at a time when it is more critical than ever for kidney patients.

The Corporate Partnership Manager will play a key role in this growth. Our Corporate Partnership income has grown from zero in 2020 to c£2.3 million in 2025. It is a very exciting time to be joining the charity and our Fundraising team.

Primarily, you will be responsible for building engagement and driving new income via charity of the year partnerships, corporate partnerships, and employee fundraising. You will manage the Corporate Partnership Officer who is developing a growing portfolio of supporters across different sectors. You will also work closely with the Events Manager, Trust & Foundation Manager, Head of Fundraising and Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications as well as the wider Fundraising team to promote and support all opportunities to drive corporate income growth.

Alongside the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications who takes a special interest in the charity’s Corporate Partnerships, you will be tasked with planning, implementing, and delivering the activities, programmes and processes required to grow corporate income from c£2.3m in 2025 to even greater levels over the coming years.

You will do this by stewarding the significant number of existing relationships and partnerships we already hold and maximising any opportunities that exist via our current partnerships and relationships. A key part of this role will require you to develop new opportunities and secure significant income (5-and-6 figure partnerships) through proactive engagement to and through our supporters, beneficiaries, networks, and contacts.

The right candidate will have a proven record of generating strategic partnerships that result in 5-and 6-figure corporate income, building strong and rewarding relationships, with stewardships skills that generate long term support for the charity. You will be a driven and enthusiastic fundraiser with experience of cultivating new relationships across a range of businesses and sectors.

The role will adapt and develop with the individual and offers huge potential for personal and career development.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their familie:

• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.