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Do you want to empower and support older people needing care and their families? Are you passionate about using your advice skills to improve people’s experience of care? Join our team!
Care Rights UK is the charity focused on promoting the rights of older people needing care. For over 30 years our national advice service has been a lifeline for older people and their loved ones. We're looking for an adviser to join our growing team.
You would be welcomed into our small, dedicated, friendly team. You would provide information, advice and support to people across the UK, primarily the relatives and friends of older people needing care. You would help people to understand the care system, their rights and entitlements, and guide them through problems they are experiencing with care services.
We use an empowering model of advice, helping clients to identify what they want to achieve and how to go about it. We aim to give people the knowledge and confidence to take control of their own situation. We also provide additional support to those who need it (such as letter writing).
You would be at the heart of Care Rights UK’s work, delivering our core advice service. You would work alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, with dedicated time for co-learning and sharing knowledge and skills.
This is an exciting time to join the charity, as we invest in growing our advice service. You would help us to diversify and increase our reach across the UK. You would work closely with our small team to ensure our advice service aligns with our campaign, policy and communication work, as the charity pushes for a better care system.
The ideal candidate will be a positive, resilient, can-do person, with a passion for using their advice skills to champion the rights of people needing care. Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria outlined in the person specification, if you’re keen to learn and to apply your skills, we’d love to hear from you!
What you can expect from us
- Friendly, welcoming, supportive colleagues in the staff team and on the Board of Trustees
- One-to-one support from a friendly, empathetic and experienced line manager
- Peer support from colleagues in the advice team and wider staff team
- Regular contact with advice team colleagues to discuss cases, workload etc, and weekly team meetings to share updates, opportunities and impact
- A thorough induction to the charity, our work and mission
- Training to help you fulfil your role and to develop your knowledge of care laws across the UK
- Opportunities for sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues who are experts in their fields
- To be part of a dynamic team pushing for real change in the care sector
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, adviceline and other wellbeing support
- Hybrid working – the role can be carried out from anywhere in the UK, although attendance at face-to-face team meetings and training days will be required
- Flexible working – we welcome applications from candidates wishing to work up to 28 hours per week and will consider job shares or other options such as compressed hours
We are committed to providing inclusive services, accessible to everyone. We value equality and inclusion and are committed to encouraging diversity amongst our team. We respect and value people’s differences and aim to create a culture where every team member feels respected and able to give their best. We particularly encourage applications from minoritised groups including carers and people with lived experience of care. This helps us to ensure our staff team reflects the diversity of the communities we exist to serve.
What our adviser says:
"One of the things that attracted me to the role was that, as an adviser in a small organisation, you get a real insight into how the work of your team influences and informs policy work. It's a part of the job I enjoy the most and I've learnt so much from this. In larger organisations I wouldn't have this level of exposure to my colleagues working in other departments – you really get to see the full circle of the work Care Rights UK does.” Jo Holoway, Care and Support Adviser at Care Rights UK
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter answering the questions outlined in the application pack. The cover letter plays a key part in our selection process. We use the information you provide in the letter about your skills and experience to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview.
Care Rights UK is your care champion, the charity focused on promoting the rights of older people in care.
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Research is at the heart of our charitable objectives at Sarcoma UK. The charity provides funding for research to understand sarcoma better, improve treatments and ultimately, make a difference to the lives of people affected by sarcoma. Since 2009, we’ve funded more than 100 projects, representing an investment of more than £10 million.
The Research Officer role enjoys a varied workload and brings the opportunity to work with autonomy and develop new skills within a friendly and dynamic team. You will work on a broad range of projects, including being involved with our grant management processes, working closely with the Research Manager and Director of Research, Policy and Support. The post-holder will also work closely with other departments across the charity, including producing engaging research communications content for print, online and social media, and will also have the opportunity to interact with senior researchers, clinicians and people affected by sarcoma.
This is an ideal role for someone with a scientific background and an active interest in research management, and it offers the opportunity to make a real impact for people affected by sarcoma and their families.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
Our Values
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and Key Responsibilites
Sarcoma UK’s research programme
- To support Sarcoma UK’s grant application processes under guidance from the Research Manager. This will include calls for proposals, identifying expert peer reviewers, administering a high-quality peer and lay review process, communication with applicants and potential applicants, administration of grant awards and supporting patient involvement.
- To provide support to the Grant Review Panel and Research Strategy Committee, including organising meetings and preparing minutes.
- To manage Sarcoma UK’s portfolio of active research grants, under guidance from the Research Manager. This will include use of grant management software for administration of newly awarded grants, monitoring progress of current grants, oversight of grant finances and reporting on final outputs.
- To support opportunities for patient involvement within the research programme, including managing a network of lay reviewers and facilitating new opportunities, with support from the Involvement and Volunteering Coordinator.
- To support new developments in Sarcoma UK’s research programme, including organising and attending events, collaborative funding calls and initiatives to support early career researchers.
Research Impact and Communications
- To monitor and gather outputs and long-term impact of research grants funded by Sarcoma UK and support in ensuring these are shared with internal and external audiences.
- To plan and produce engaging and reactive and proactive communications about sarcoma research, including website, social media, written and video content, working with the Research Manager and Communications Team to ensure our research activities and outcomes are shared with the sarcoma community and wider public.
- To proactively engage with grant holders to gather impactful insights and to support engaging communication about sarcoma research.
- To regularly review and update Sarcoma UK’s website with progress updates on research grants and promote funding opportunities.
- To support work undertaken by the Fundraising Team where required, such as lab tours and supplying information about funded grants for donor reports.
External relationships
- To be a point of contact for Sarcoma UK grant holders and their host institutions.
- To maintain positive relationships with Sarcoma UK’s research panels, potential grant applications, researchers and clinicians, and the wider sarcoma research community.
- To work directly with a range of people personally affected by sarcoma to place the voice of lived experience at the heart of our research programme.
General
- To support the integration of the research programme across Sarcoma UK.
- Attend Sarcoma UK events and contribute to the wider work of Sarcoma UK.
- Travel occasionally to meetings and events. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required (time off in lieu will be given).
- Work flexibly and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, undertaking other duties as required to support the wider operations of Sarcoma UK.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
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Dancers’ Career Development (DCD), the national charity that enables and empowers dancers to thrive professionally and personally leading up to and beyond their performance careers, seek a General Manager.
We are seeking an exceptional administrator who has experience in, or is interested in further developing, a broad knowledge of company management.
The main purpose of the General Manager role is to support the Executive Director, with the day-to-day operational management and administration of DCD.
The role will ideally suit a personable individual who enjoys varied responsibilities, working collaboratively within a highly productive, agile and supportive team.
If you are excited by this opportunity, resonate with DCD’s values and are passionate about making a positive difference to dancers’ lives, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you.
Contract: Part-time permanent role (24 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro-rata
Start date: As early as possible
Location: This is a remote working role, with monthly in-person meetings which take place in London or Birmingham, with occasional additional in-person events and meetings as required by the charity.
Benefits: 23 days holiday pro-rata plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service), 5% Employers contribution to pension scheme, Health & Wellbeing package, Professional Development opportunities.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 9am, Thursday 22 January 2026
Further Info: Please download the Recruitment Pack from our website for full job spec and how to apply.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Impact and Insights Manager, at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll see the difference your work makes every single day. As Senior Impact & Insights Manager, you’ll:
- Lead the way in showing how Young Enterprise changes lives, turning data into stories that inspire action
- Design and deliver our impact and evaluation strategy, ensuring every programme is measured and understood
- Provide clear, compelling insights that help our teams improve outcomes and our fundraisers secure vital support
- Shape organisational learning by embedding a culture of evidence-based decision-making across YE
- Represent YE externally, sharing our impact with funders, partners, and thought leaders to strengthen our voice nationally
This is a varied, strategic role with plenty of scope for creativity, influence, and collaboration.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- Analytical and insightful: You thrive on turning complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Impact-driven: You want to see evidence of change and use it to shape the future
- Collaborative and influential: You enjoy working across teams and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- A natural communicator: You can craft high-quality reports and presentations that resonate with Boards, funders, and partners
- Curious and connected: You keep an eye on external trends, policy shifts, and emerging evidence to inform strategy
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Young Enterprise’s impact, evaluation and research strategy
- Design and oversee monitoring, evaluation and KPI frameworks
- Produce clear, high-quality impact reports for the Board and funders
- Generate robust evidence of impact to support fundraising and partnerships
- Translate data into practical insights for teams and senior leaders
- Lead research activity and external evaluations
- Support strategic planning and organisational learning
- Build relationships with funders, policymakers and research partners
- Represent Young Enterprise externally and contribute to thought leadership
A few practical things
· This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month
Keeping Young People Safe
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 14 January 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 20 or 21 January 2026. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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We are recruiting our first Fundraising Manager, to help us grow AEC’s income, with a focus on trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new fundraising function, delivering effective fundraising activity that directly impacts the lives of young people in one of London’s most deprived boroughs.
In return for you bringing us your passion for our mission, we can offer:
- High visibility – you’ll see the impact of your work every week in the lives of the young people we support.
- A blank canvas – shape our fundraising strategy and pipeline from the start.
- Supportive leadership – work closely with a passionate Director and engaged trustees.
- Flexibility – hybrid working, adaptable hours and autonomy in managing your workload.
- Values-led culture – warm, collaborative, child-focused and community rooted.
- Strong story to tell – AEC has a 30+ year history, proven impact and inspiring outcomes.
Our story:
Ascension Eagles Cheerleaders (AEC) is a youth charity east London; we are one of the UK’s top competitive cheerleading programmes, operating out of our "Talent Central" gym in Newham. Founded in 1996, our mission is to empower young people to reach their full potential, regardless of their background, ability or economic circumstances.
We supplement our sport programmes with mentoring, educational activities and leadership training - everything we do is about helping young people to develop life skills, confidence and positive values (consistency; integrity; perseverance; persistence) to help them become the best that they can be.
At Talent Central, over 150 young people take part in our recreational and competitive activities each week. Our inclusive approach extends to our Special Education Needs (SEN) team, ensuring young people with disabilities can also participate and thrive. Alongside this, our schools’ outreach programme reaches more than 250 children weekly. Each year, we also welcome hundreds of athletes who train at our gym, including England’s National Cheerleading Team.
We provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can grow in confidence, resilience and teamwork.
What you will be responsible for as our Fundraising Manager:
- Developing a clear fundraising framework and working with our trustees to shape our fundraising strategy
- Researching and securing funding from trusts, foundations, corporate partners and relevant networks
- Writing strong, persuasive funding applications and engaging impact reports
- Building and stewarding long-term relationships with funders, potential partners, businesses and networks, and exploring opportunities for collaboration
- Exploring new income streams to help deliver our mission, including digital fundraising and community giving
- Tracking engagement using a CRM system
- Helping to ensure our organisational policies are appropriate for funders' compliance
- Reporting on progress to the Director and trustees, ensuring transparency and good governance.
This role combines strategic development (30%) and hands-on delivery (70%) - ideal for a proactive fundraiser who enjoys both planning and doing.
This job is for you if you:
- are a proactive, self-starter and are motivated by delivering results
- are highly organised, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- thrive in a varied role and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- enjoy meeting people - you are confident with networking, public speaking, and relationship-building
- have excellent bid writing and reporting skills, and a proven track record of securing income across multiple streams (grants, partnerships, events)
- are values-driven, with a passion for youth development
- enjoy flexible hours and hybrid working.
Good to know:
- You will report to: The Director of AEC and the Board of Trustees
- Location: Hybrid; ability to work from home, with occasional meetings at our gym in Newham, London and attendance at donor meetings/networking events, etc
- Hours: Part-time - 2 or 3 days per week (to be agreed with the successful candidate)
- Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum (full time equivalent salary)
- Annual leave: 28 days per annum FTE (will be pro-rated based on agreed work days)
- Pension: Defined contribution scheme, with employer matching available
Criminal record check: Please note that as an organisation working with young people, we have specific safeguarding responsibilities and it is our policy to conduct background checks on all our employees. You will be asked to complete a criminal record disclosure.
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV, tell us why you'd love to help us deliver our mission and answer a few short screening questions.
Closing date: Please make sure we receive your application by 1700hrs on Friday 23 January 2026.
Interviews: Interviews will be held online on Friday 23 January and Friday 30 January 2026.
Please note that as an organisation working with young people, we have specific safeguarding responsibilities and it is our policy to conduct background checks on all our employees. You will therefore be asked to complete a criminal record disclosure during the recruitment process.
Our Fairness and Equality Policy is available to download on our website.
We strive to develop Britain's best cheerleaders while transforming and inspiring children and young people to reach their full potential.



Development Manager
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extend)
Function/Team: Development & Communications
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: Head of Development & Communications
Salary: £33,410 – £36,678
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention work disrupts the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.
The Development Manager sits within our Development & Communications Team and plays a critical role in securing the funding and partnerships that fuel our global prevention efforts. This role is responsible for managing and preparing high-quality funding applications, nurturing donor and partner relationships, and leading on individual giving initiatives that grow our supporter base and strengthen long-term sustainability.
This is a dynamic and strategic role suited to someone who is a strong writer, comfortable working with data and impact insights, and driven to connect STOP THE TRAFFIK’s mission with funders who share our vision. You will help build a strong pipeline of philanthropic, trust, foundation, and corporate support, ensuring the organisation continues to innovate and scale its prevention programmes worldwide.
This role will be responsible for:
Funding Development & Applications
• Prepare and submit compelling, high-quality funding proposals to trusts and foundations.
• Develop supplementary materials for applications, including budgets, MEL frameworks, timelines, and theories of change.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities to maintain a strong pipeline.
• Manage funding calendars, ensuring deadlines, reporting, and grant obligations are met.
Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, partners, and individual donors, ensuring excellent stewardship.
• Support the Head of Development & Communications in cultivating philanthropic prospects and corporate partnerships.
• Represent STOP THE TRAFFIK in meetings and presentations with funders and external stakeholders.
Campaigns & Individual Giving
• Lead individual giving activities.
• Collaborate with the Development & Communications Team to design creative fundraising campaigns that grow income across diverse supporter groups including universities, schools, and community initiatives.
Storytelling & Impact
• Translate data, insights, and project outcomes into persuasive narratives for funders and partners.
• Work closely with programme teams to gather impact information and incorporate it into applications and pitches.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in fundraising or partnership development within the charity or social impact sector.
• A strong track record of writing successful funding proposals and trust/foundation applications.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, evidence-based narratives.
• Experience researching prospects and managing a varied funding pipeline.
• Confidence presenting to funders and external audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with individuals and organisations.
• The ability to work with data and monitoring insights to strengthen reporting and funding cases.
• Excellent organisation and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and STOP THE TRAFFIK’s core values.
Benefits:
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunity to engage with global partners and influential funders.
• Autonomy to shape fundraising approaches and contribute innovative ideas.
• Healthcare cash benefit scheme (with the option to include partner/children).
• Corporate eye-care scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Ability to swap two bank holidays to suit personal needs.
• Flexible working policy that supports staff wellbeing.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Email your application via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Sunday 4th January 2026.
Registered Charity No. 1127321
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
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CAAT is recruiting a Supporter Development Manager. Working closely with our Campaigns team and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the recruitment, retention, and engagement of supporters, and fundraising from these individuals.
A skilled communicator and natural relationship builder, you will have experience of developing supporter journeys which integrate campaigning, fundraising and engagement; ensuring that supporter data is held responsibly and used appropriately; and maximising income through regular giving, appeals and digital channels.
This is a permanent, four-day per week post, with a flexible location (based in our London office, or working from home, or from a shared workspace) with a salary of £40,060 (£50,075 pro rata), with a London weighting of £5,775 if applicable, plus 8% into a pension that doesn't invest in the arms trade.
Please note that a Cost of Living Increase will be applied from 1 January 2026, but has not been agreed at the time of posting.
Reflecting the communities we serve
CAAT is working towards a more equitable society and we encourage all applicants to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form. CAAT values diversity and we welcome applications from under-represented groups, in particular People of Colour.
How to Apply
To find out more about the role please download an application pack. This includes:
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Job description
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Personal Specification
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Information about CAAT
Please complete your application using the Charity Job application process no later than 9am on Monday 12 January 2026.
For any enquiries or an alternative method of applying, please feel free to contact us.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 and/or Thursday 29 January 2026. If you have not been invited to interview by 1pm on Friday 23 January, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Further information
You may find pages on our website of interest. If you have any queries regarding this post or any of the information we have given please phone us. Our contact details can be found in the footer of the website.
Thank you for your interest.
To find out more about the role please download an application pack.
Please complete your application using the online Charity Job application process, and ensure this includes a CV and responses to the screening questions.
All applications must be received no later than 9am on Monday 12 January 2026 and will not be reviewed until after the closing date (so please wait until after this time to be contacted).
We're working for a just, peaceful and sustainable world built on foundations of equity and solidarity.

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We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team and ensure the smooth running of the department. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing budgets, and driving process improvements.
You will oversee the production of Monthly Management Accounts, Budget Variance Reports, and ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed accurately. This role involves close collaboration with budget holders and other departments, providing clear and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.
You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to making a difference. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the future of our finance function.
Please note, this role requires two years post qualification experience in ACCA, ACA or SIMA & experience of people management. Charity experience is also preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support the Finance Team
- Oversee day-to-day financial transactions using Xero
- Prepare monthly management accounts and budget reports
- Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with annual budget setting and system updates
- Handle VAT (including partial exemption)
- Liaise with auditors and prepare annual accounts
- Identify and implement efficiencies and controls
- Contribute to updating finance policies and procedures
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Please note, this job will remain open till 09/01/2026, however we will be conducting screening interviews as applications come in.
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week across 5 days
Location: Leamington Spa
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Additional annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
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In your role as the Recruitment & Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and The Children's Trust policies and procedures. You will actively collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organisation to guarantee that we attract, recruit, and retain exceptional candidates who can assist us in our ongoing transformation
The Recruitment & Compliance Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of the organisation while ensuring that all recruitment activities comply with legal requirements and align with the organisation's values and objectives. This role involves the development and implementation of recruitment strategies that meet the evolving demands of the organisation, promote its unique opportunities, and enhance the employee value proposition.
The Recruitment and Compliance Team oversee the recruitment of our staff (permanent and bank), trustees, volunteers, consultants and agency staff.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
- Responsible for creating effective recruitment strategies that attract a diverse pool of high-quality candidates suitable for various roles within the organisation.
- Oversees the entire recruitment cycle, from job postings to candidate selection, ensuring the process is efficient and effective.
- Ensure that all recruitment activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations, as well as internal policies, by staying up-to-date with changes in legislation and ensuring the organisation’s practices align with them.
- Provide guidance and training to hiring managers and staff involved in the recruitment process, ensuring their understanding of and compliance with legal and policy requirements.
- Track recruitment metrics and prepare reports to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and compliance measures.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders within the organisation to understand their recruitment needs and ensure alignment with the overall goals of the organisation.
- Ensure that recruitment processes promote fairness, diversity, and inclusion, while maintaining high standards for candidate experience
- Enhance the overall candidate experience to attract and retain top talent
- Develop and implement proactive forward looking recruitment strategies (Including Employee Value Proposition, early entry career pathways and direct recruitment/ brand marketing)
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing candidates/volunteers to onboarding, driving the focus on continuous evolution and change of the service
- Develop and implement compliance programmes.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of People & Culture, to support the effective management of the centralised Recruitment budget
- Lead the streamlining of recruitment and compliance processes through the adoption of digital solutions
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you help us keep changing lives and breaking the cycle of reoffending for good? With demand for our work continuing to grow, we are excited to be welcoming a Fundraising Manager to join our team.
In this role you’ll work closely with our CEO and operations team to deliver our annual fundraising targets, focusing on trusts and foundations, major donor and corporate giving and the occasional fundraising event/external opportunity.
We are a small staff team with a large cohort of volunteers and we are all passionate and committed to our mission to stop reoffending and ensuring the best outcomes for the men we support. We don’t have an office and staff are either home based or work in one of the prisons, depending on their role. We stay connected through regular team meetings (online and in person), 1-1 line management support and ongoing training. This post would be home based but you will need to be able to travel to attend occasional meetings in London, West Midlands and Oxfordshire.
This is new role for Trailblazers, and we are looking for someone whose values align with the charities and believes in the impact of our work. You will be proactive, a good communicator, with a talent for building relationships and full of ideas. You will be experienced in all aspects of trusts and foundations fundraising which is the main source of income for the charity. Experience of diversifying income streams, major donor/corporate giving and creative ways of engaging new and existing donors would also be required. You’ll have the freedom to shape and implement your own systems and processes and lead on developing a fundraising strategy, with full support from the CEO and wider team.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We will always stand by people standing up to an unjust immigration system. We provide a safe haven for people to rebuild their lives and our Immigration Manager role is a key part of that. Leading our biggest team, you will manage the delivery of our immigration advice projects and work with our Senior Legal Aid Advisor to oversee our legal aid contract.
Main Role:
- Manage and motivate the Immigration Team and supervise the client work.
- Manage and conduct a caseload of immigration advice and casework.
- Ensure that LRMN complies with all regulatory bodies including SRA, IAA, Legal Aid Agency and ICO
- To be responsible for the professional development of the Immigration team
Please see the job pack attached for additional information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Retail Manager with e-commerce will have responsibility for the five Danaher Charity
Shops providing strong leadership for shop managers to drive and enhance the
profitability and attraction of the shops, ensure standards and administrative procedures
are streamlined and stock levels are properly controlled with supplies also made available
for online sale. Building an online, e-commerce, function is a key priority for this role.
A high level of organisation and communication is required in this role and a hands-on
approach to ensure success at this small charity. Main responsibilities of the e-commerce
manager’s post will include:
• producing income for Danaher through sales via online platforms such as Vinted and eBay and through charity shops.
• Building good relationships with local business and doners to ensure a continuing supply of stock for resale.
• line management of the five charity shop managers and the Danaher drivers to provide to manage the logistics of stock and supplies, support volunteer recruitment
• Taking part in events to create opportunities for sales and promotion of Danaher animal home.
• Alongside other senior key staff members, provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis as an emergency contact should staff require it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote, in the UK (mandatory to travel to London once a month, at own cost)
Line Manager: Executive Director
WHO WE ARE
Animal Equality is an international animal protection organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.
Animal Equality releases investigative materials captured from inside factory farms and slaughterhouses, exposing the conditions that farmed animals face around the world. We publish our findings on television, in newspapers and online. We routinely secure mainstream media coverage, including on the BBC, ITV, Sky news, The Times, the Guardian, New York Times and many more.
Animal Equality also advocates for political change. Our current campaigns include a UK ban on foie gras imports, increased enforcement of existing animal protection laws, legal protections for farmed fish, and Government subsidies for transitioning towards a plant-based food system.
We focus on farmed animals because of the scale and severity of the issue. More than a billion animals are confined and killed for human consumption every year in the UK. Farmed animals also often suffer in some of the worst ways: pigs typically endure painful mutilations, many chickens die of heart attacks, fish are confined in underwater cages, and some farmed animals are victims of deliberate abuse and neglect. But the problem is solvable! By utilising effective campaigning strategies, Animal Equality is having an impact for animals around the world and building a future where all animals are respected and protected, and are no longer exploited for human consumption.
Animal Equality UK’s current key campaigns include:
- Strengthening enforcement of animal protection laws
- Halting the expansion of Scotland’s salmon farming industry
- Achieving a ban on foie gras imports
- Securing species-specific slaughter legislation for fish
- Inspiring the public to eat plants, not animals
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a strategic, personable, persuasive, and policy-savvy Food Policy Specialist to spearhead Government relations and stakeholder outreach. This highly impactful role bridges high-level advocacy with on-the-ground influence, and involves advising Government Ministers, politicians, expert bodies, and sector stakeholders to promote policies that support plant-forward dietary shifts aligned with the UK’s sustainability, public health, and animal welfare commitments and priorities.
The Food Policy Specialist will report to the UK Executive Director and oversee our diet change (‘Love Veg’) programme and team members working on diet change campaigns, with the objective of encouraging the public to eat plants, not animals.
ABOUT YOU
You are a thoughtful communicator, tactically agile, and confident in high-level engagement – both in person and through written reports. You are strategic, evidence-driven, and ready to shape policy narratives that positively impact animals with proactivity and integrity.
You actively seek constructive feedback and use it to continuously improve your work. You show ownership and a growth mindset that is focused on improving the world for farmed animals. Knowledge of farmed animal issues and alignment with Animal Equality’s mission is a must, as is professionalism, adaptability, and discretion.
You must have a minimum of four years’ experience in public affairs, Government relations, policy advocacy, or food systems policy. You are expected to have a strong understanding of UK political structures and policy-making dynamics, excellent analytical written and presentation skills, and an ability to simplify complex research into persuasive policy messages. You must be a confident problem-solver, with a solutions-focused attitude and a collaborative spirit.
BENEFITS
- Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
- Personalised Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): an Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The programme offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
- Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
- Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
- A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.
APPLY NOW
To read the full job description and apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Friday 9th January 2026
The interview process comprises a multiple-stage interview and skills test. The appointment process will run throughout December and January, with Animal Equality UK making an offer to the successful candidate shortly after.
Animal Equality’s vision is a world in which all animals are respected and protected.

About the Ri
The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.
The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including almost 1.7m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated major gifts fundraiser to join our small fundraising team to contribute to our ambitious goal to raise £20 million across 4 years – our Be the Spark campaign.
You will need to be a collaborative self-starter who wants to make an impact, working at all levels of the organisation to build and develop the relationships that will enable the Ri to succeed. You will be used to identifying, researching and managing a portfolio of major donors or high value clients and comfortable working with donors at the highest levels.
This role is responsible for driving major donor engagement and income by proactively identifying and cultivating new supporters aligned with our mission.
The postholder will work collaboratively across the Ri and fundraising team to build strong relationships, develop innovative and compelling proposals, and deliver exceptional account management and stewardship to existing donors. Key responsibilities include researching, developing and cultivating new prospects, building a strong major gifts pipeline, visiting donors and prospects, and advising colleagues on best practice for stewarding major donors throughout their relationship with the Ri.
If you are a warm, professional and engaging communicator, adept at managing a portfolio of high-net-worth donors and able to cultivate and develop influential relationships, we would love to hear from you.
This role is part time (21 hours), permanent and will require a willingness to undertake occasional travel, evenings and occasional weekends. Requests to work flexibly or part-time will be considered.
Main responsibilities
- Owning and managing a portfolio of major donors, building strong, long-term relationships and serving as their primary point of contact.
- Devising and delivering tailored stewardship journeys for each donor in the portfolio, ensuring personalised engagement
- Securing repeat and increased support
- Proactive identification and researching of new major donor prospects, and building a strong pipeline for cultivation
- Maintaining major donor engagement levels through regular communications and meetings and maintaining CRM records.
- Developing a fledgling giving circle aligned to the Be the Spark campaign.
- Monitoring and managing a budget, reporting to the board and analysing performance against agreed KPIs.
- Supporting and empowering other teams at the Ri to enhance major donor relationships.
- Collaborating with the events teams to ensure that major donors receive an exceptional experience at all Ri events and activities.
About you:
Essential:
- Experience of identifying, researching, pitching to and managing a portfolio of major donors or high value clients and comfortable working with donors at the highest levels.
- Confidence in talking fluently about money in a professional environment and working with donors at the highest levels
- Proven experience of building excellent relationships and networks both internally and externally
- Experience of managing relationships with donors or high value clients
- Demonstrable experience of maximising opportunities from researching prospects to generating meetings, and securing income
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable:
- Substantial demonstrable experience working in a fundraising position for a charity or educational organisation.
- Experience of organising small to medium sized events for major donors and prospects
- Experience leading a giving club or members networking group
- Patron/Major Donor/Legacy fundraising experience, securing 6-figure donations.
The Ri is a charity that brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Saferworld is recruiting a Country Manager, Afghanistan to lead our Afghanistan programme and shape the strategic direction of our work in line with Saferworld’s 10-year organisational strategy.
The post-holder will provide strong leadership and be responsible for the strategic steer based in our organisational strategy and rooted in partners’ collective visions for their societies. They will lead on partnership relations, resourcing efforts, providing financial oversight, managing staff, and reporting to donors. They will represent Saferworld in interactions with relevant authorities, donors, and other stakeholders in Afghanistan, South Asia, and globally. The post-holder will engage in cross-organisational information-sharing and lesson-learning on policy and strategy issues, and develop written analysis linking experiences and learning in Afghanistan to global trends and platforms.
This programme operates in a complex context. In this environment, effective leadership requires that the post-holder centres partners voices and views in planning for and managing a range of expected and unexpected risks. The post-holder will contribute to organisation-wide strategic planning, processes and discussions to advance thematic and operational priorities, methodological approaches and organisational development. This will specifically require developing new ways of working to ensure impactful change, linking programmes across different contexts and regions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
