Policy development jobs

Are you an ambitious major gifts fundraiser inspired by the power of medical research to transform lives?

Charity People is delighted to be partnering once again with the University of Oxford - one of the world's leading biomedical research institutions - to recruit a Senior Development Executive into its high-performing Medical Sciences Development team.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a collaborative, internationally respected fundraising team at the forefront of global medical advancement, securing philanthropic investment that accelerates discoveries from lab to patient. You'll join at a pivotal moment as Oxford prepares for their landmark campaign, Oxford Excellence, with a major strategic focus on improving health so that we can all live longer, healthier lives.

As a truly global institution, Oxford actively welcomes applications from candidates around the world and particularly encourages applications from the global majority. There is potential for visa sponsorship and relocation support, where required.

Location: Oxford, with hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week working from home)
Contract: Permanent, full-time or reduced hours considered
Salary: Grade 8 - £49,119 to £58,265, with potential progression to £65,336, including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 (pro-rata)

About the role

With 12 Nobel Laureates across its long and distinguished history, Oxford's Medical Sciences Division is internationally recognised for excellence across the full spectrum of medical research - from molecular science and genetics to population health, policy and global health initiatives.

Philanthropy plays a critical role in enabling this work, helping researchers push forward life-changing discoveries and translating innovation into real-world impact.

Working closely with the Head of Development, you'll lead on a portfolio of major and principal gift relationships, securing transformational philanthropic support for pioneering medical research. As well as building long-term partnerships with high-value donors, you'll also closely collaborate with senior academics and researchers to shape compelling philanthropic opportunities, inspired by world-class science.

This is a role offering real autonomy, influence and intellectual breadth, with a rare opportunity to help shape the future of medicine and health at a world-leading institution.

About you

You're a confident, relationship-led fundraiser with a track record of securing complex, high-value philanthropic support, already having secured six-figure gifts and possibly beyond.

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in major gifts fundraising, with the ability to lead sophisticated donor relationships with confidence and credibility.
• Strategic thinking coupled with precise delivery skills - organised, proactive and outcome-focused.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Curiosity, adaptability and the intellectual agility to work across diverse medical research themes and priorities.

Experience within higher education, healthcare, medical research, life sciences or global health would be highly beneficial, but not essential if you have the appetite and ability to learn. Above all, you're inspired by Oxford's unique potential to transform philanthropic gifts into breakthroughs in medicine and health.

What's on offer

Your wellbeing matters, and the University of Oxford offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership of CASE
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership of a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loan

To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with Amelia Lee at Charity People with a copy of your CV or professional profile. If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more details.

Deadline: 12pm on Wednesday 17th June

Interview dates will be confirmed soon.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

North & West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our strategic leadership team and help make a real difference within our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and respected charity with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality advice services and being a great place to work. You will become part of a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to working together, and alongside partner agencies, to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

You will play a key role in developing strategic partnerships and identifying new business opportunities that support the organisation’s growth, sustainability, and long-term impact. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help strengthen relationships, increase opportunities for collaboration, and support the continued development of our services and community impact.

Key details

Position: Head of Partnerships & Business Development

Location: Flexible within North & West Gloucestershire (hybrid working available)

Hours: 0.6 FTE (approx. 22.5 hours per week)

FTE Salary: £44,163 (£26,497 pro rata)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Annual leave and benefits:

27 days plus Bank Holidays

Contribution of 7% based on 4% employee contribution

Employee Assistance Scheme

Birthday Leave

Christmas Closure

Flexible Working Policy

What are the responsibilities?

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders, voluntary sector organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business development, funding, and partnership opportunities that support organisational growth and sustainability.
• Lead and coordinate funding bids, tenders, and partnership proposals in collaboration with the CEO and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with funders, commissioners, partners, and local communities to strengthen collaboration and service impact.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and regional networks, acting as an ambassador for the charity.
• Support organisational growth and strategic planning by providing updates on partnership activity, funding opportunities, and development progress.

What are the requirements?

This job is for you if you:

• Have experience in partnership management, business development, fundraising, or stakeholder engagement.
• Can build strong relationships and work collaboratively with funders, partners, community organisations, and stakeholders.
• Are confident identifying and developing new opportunities that support organisational growth and sustainability.
• Have excellent communication skills, including experience writing funding bids, tenders, or partnership proposals.
• Are organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Can work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative leadership team.

It would also be beneficial if you have knowledge of the charity, advice, or voluntary sector, experience working with commissioned services or partnerships, or an understanding of local government and funding environments.

Application deadline: 14th June 2026 (may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed)

About Bond

Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sector to make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships. Find out more here.

About the role

£53,016 - Permanent - Full Time (35 hours)

Main purpose of the job

To lead and coordinate Bond’s UK G20 strategy and engagement by developing and delivering a multi‑year workplan. The role will convene and support Bond members and global majority civil society to shape shared policy positions, driving external advocacy and government engagement on the G20 agenda, overseeing communications and campaigns inputs and managing the resources, reporting, and partnerships needed to ensure effective UK civil society influence on the G20 through 2027.

Main responsibilities

Lead on planning and coordination of UK G20 work within Bond, including:

• Leading on developing a strategy and workplan guiding activities on G20, covering the period to end of 2027.
• Leading internal coordination within Bond to bring together relevant teams and staff to deliver on the strategy and workplan.
• Track delivery of the G20 strategy and workplan and reporting to Director of PAR.
• Update Bond staff on G20 activities and providing regular updates to the Senior Management Team and the Board. 
•  Liaise with the formal civil 20 (C20) advisory group to prepare for the UK’s G20.

Lead convening and coordination of Bond members and global majority civil society actors on G20, including:

• Establishing/identifying processes for communicating with and convening Bond members on UK G20 work.
• Producing and sharing regular written updates for Bond members on G20 work.
• Organising regular meetings of Bond members to develop policy positions and influencing strategies and prepare for engagements with government.
• Develop and collaborate with a network of key global majority civil society partners in developing policy positions for the UK G20.
• Producing written products presenting Bond member and civil society positions on the UK G20.

Play a leading role on G20 external affairs activities, including:

• Lead on identifying and pursuing advocacy opportunities for Bond and its members targeting UK government on G20 agenda. 
• Organising regular meetings of Bond members with key government officials, across HMT, Cabinet Office and FCDO.
• Supporting Bond’s relationship management and engagement with Cabinet Office, FCDO, HMT and other relevant departments on G20 agenda. 
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities to build relationships and develop collaborations with other relevant UK bodies - including think tanks and research organisations, trade unions, faith groups and related campaigns groups - on the G20.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities to build relationships and develop strategic and focussed collaborations with organisations leading other formal G20 engagement groups.

Input to media, communications and campaigns work on the G20, including:

• Working with the Head of Media and Comms to design and implement a communications strategy for Bond’s G20 work and support Bond's wider communications objectives.
• Collaborating with the media adviser to produce quotes and OpEds on G20 and to organise press briefings. 
• Producing member updates, blogs and briefings for communicating Bond work and positions on G20.
• Working closely with the campaigns lead to support member engagement and coordination and implementation of key activities when required.
• Provide policy advice and inputs for campaigns activities.

Provide significant support for personnel and financial resource management, donor reporting and fundraising for G20 work, including:

• Supporting staff members contributing to G20 and global reforms work to plan their activities and track and report on delivery 
• Act as budget holder for relevant restricted and unrestricted budgets funding G20 and wider global reforms work, including supporting liaison with funders 
• Work with finance to produce timely and accurate internal and external (for donors) financial reports
• Supporting ongoing fundraising for G20 and wider global reforms work, including inputting to proposals and joining meetings with donors

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience managing high profile policy and advocacy processes, including helping to agree political strategy and manage relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels.
• Experience convening groups to plan joint activity and coordinate implementation.
• Basic knowledge of issues related to debt, illicit financial flows, tax and private capital mobilisation. 
• Experience leading strategy development, implementation and tracking.
• Experience of inputting to media, communications and campaigns activities. 
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills. 
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience writing reports and briefs for a variety of audiences 
• Detailed working knowledge of debt, illicit financial flows, tax and private capital mobilisation issues 
• Experience managing high level relationships 
• Experience managing staff, budgets and project reporting 

Benefits

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year
• 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%) ​
• Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month)
• Staff Development days
• Perk Box access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family)
• Interest-free season ticket loan

How to Apply

To apply submit your CV and cover letter by midnight on Sunday 14th Juune 2026.

In the cover letter we expect you to set out:

• Why you are interested in this role
• How you meet the role requirements
• Your understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and why it matters in this role

Bond and Equal Opportunites

Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the EDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour.

In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way. 

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.

Privacy Note for Applicant

Our Privacy Notice for applicants can be found when you apply.

Subject of Employment at Bond

If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

About CIBSE

CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) is the professional body that exists to advance and promote the art, science and practice of building services engineering, to invest in education and research, and to support our community of built environment professionals in their pursuit of excellence. We support building services engineers throughout their careers by setting standards, accrediting education and influencing industry and policy.

Working at CIBSE means being part of a collaborative organisation with a clear social purpose, where your work contributes to positive, real-world impact in a growing and evolving sector.

About The Role

At CIBSE, we offer a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where your work contributes to a growing global professional community. As Membership Development Executive, you’ll play a key supporting role in driving membership growth by engaging with individuals and organisations and helping them navigate their journey into membership.

Working closely with the Senior Membership Development Manager, you’ll support the delivery of membership initiatives, manage enquiries, and build strong relationships with prospective members and partner organisations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is highly organised, and wants to develop their skills in stakeholder engagement and membership growth, with the opportunity to take on more responsibility over time.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities Membership Development and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the delivery of CIBSE’s B2B membership growth activities, contributing to overall membership targets.
• Assist with the onboarding and support of new B2B member organisations and their employees.
• Carry out qualification checks and help map appropriate routes to membership.
• Prepare quotations and support administrative aspects of membership onboarding.
• Work closely with the Senior Membership Development Manager to support relationships with key companies.
• Assist in coordinating meetings and maintaining ongoing engagement with organisational partners.
• Provide support to international Membership Development Leads to ensure a consistent approach across regions.

Member Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for membership enquiries via phone and email.
• Provide clear, accurate guidance on membership options and professional registration.
• Proactively follow up on enquiries and support individuals through the application process.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing members.

Operational & CRM Management

• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce CRM, including member data, reporting and activity tracking.
• Support bulk uploads, invoicing and general data management tasks.
• Ensure all interactions and progress are recorded and up to date.

Wider Responsibilities

• Respond to general membership and professional registration phone enquiries as part of the team rota.
• Help coordinate the annual awards and bursary programme, working with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Membership and Marketing departments.
• Provide support across the department and contribute to wider Strategic Projects work.
• Represent CIBSE at ad hoc events, conferences and exhibitions.

Interactions

Internal

Work in a team which provides support for the Institution’s membership growth and development and liaise with the Membership and Registration, Networks and Engagement and Marketing teams as appropriate.

External 

Provide advice and information to both individuals and Engineering/Construction companies to promote membership growth and retention with a particular focus on membership development.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform other related tasks to meet the overall business objectives of the Institution.

What You Will Need To Be Successful Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in a customer-facing or membership-based environment.
• Ability to build relationships and provide a high level of service.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working in a professional membership organisation.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce).
• Exposure to B2B environments or stakeholder coordination.
• Degree-level education.

What CIBSE Offers You

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Starting at 25 days Annual Leave increasing to 27 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Family Friendly Leave.
• Three paid volunteering days per year.
• Annual Travel Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cash Plan – cash back for routine healthcare treatments.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health support, and access to a 24/7 GP service.
• Shopping portal, rewards programme, and gym discounts.
• Referral Scheme.
• Hybrid Working where people are ‘in the office more days than they are not’.
• The chance to be part of an evolving, changing and exciting organisation that genuinely does change the world.

Closing Date

The deadline for all applications is Friday 10 July 2026.

The Pay For This Role Is up to £35,000 per year (Farringdon)

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. If you think you are a great fit for this role, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

The Institution is an equal opportunities employer. The post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Institution’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Step into a role at the heart of Westminster, where insight and influence combine to shape decisions that matter. As our Senior Public Affairs Adviser for Westminster, you will have strong experience in public affairs or Parliament, alongside a clear understanding of how policy, legislation and political debate are shaped.

A key part of this role will include contributing to the planning and delivery of parliamentary activity, including the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Motor Neurone Disease (MND), parliamentary events and inquiries, while also supporting campaigning activity and ensuring high-quality briefings and communications that strengthen the MND Association’s voice and impact.

You will be working in an exciting and fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and responding to emerging political developments with focus and judgement. As an effective communicator you will engage with senior parliamentary and government stakeholders, drafting clear and persuasive briefings, and identifying opportunities to influence change for the MND Community.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the political system in Westminster to achieve positive change for people affected by MND
• Support the delivery of public affairs activity across Westminster to influence policy and debate
• Work with the Public Affairs Manager, to identify and develop effective relationships with key parliamentarians, influencers and decision makers
• Support on the development and delivery of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on MND’s work programme
• Draft high-quality briefings and correspondence for parliamentarians
• Support parliamentary events, inquiries and party conferences
• Work with the policy and campaigns teams to progress shared priorities
• Represent the MND Association in coalitions and external forums
• Support campaigning volunteer engagement with Parliament

About You

• Experience in a public affairs role or working in Parliament
• Strong understanding of UK parliamentary processes, procedures and the political landscape
• Experience of working with Parliamentarians
• Excellent influencing ability, and confidence to engage with a wide variety of people from senior politicians to local volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience drafting briefings and policy communications
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond at pace
• Ability to use databases and social media for public affairs purposes
• Experience in health or social care policy

Hybrid working expectations: London office attendance at least one day per week, in line with any in-person meetings. Able to attend Parliament regularly and at short notice, and available for occasional evening and weekend work.

Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached 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.

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

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.

Head of Development Operations
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Location: London, UK 
Salary: £53,317 - £61,034 pa plus benefits

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.  Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

LSHTM have 3,300 staff based around the world with core hubs in London and at the MRC Units in The Gambia and Uganda. Our outstanding, diverse and committed staff make an impact where it is most needed, deploying research in real time in response to crises, developing innovative programmes for major health threats and training the next generations of public and global health leaders and researchers.

Philanthropy is critical to us achieving our mission, and our Development and Alumni Relations department develops and supports relationships with a growing body of supporters and  community of over 30,000 alumni in over 180 countries around the world. 

As we scale up the role of fundraising at LSHTM, we are recruiting 3 senior specialists to work closely as part of the department’s leadership team in providing strategic and tactical direction of key areas of our work as our Heads of Development Operations, Trusts & Foundations, and a new area – Corporate Partnerships.

As our Head of Development Operations, you will report to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations and bring first-class knowledge and experience of best practice and strategy in fundraising operations.  As an outstanding operator, with a proven track record of developing and implementing critical support functions for a successful Development team, you will thrive within a busy environment and enjoy leading a people or teams. You work well with fundraising and engagement colleagues, and enjoy the collaborative process of turning a strategy into reality.  Key to your success in this role is the practical and consultative approach you will bring, along with your ability to think laterally and creatively to achieve the Department’s and School’s goals.

If you believe you have the skills, aptitude and commitment to our purpose, we would like to hear from you.  We are partnering with Richmond Associates on this campaign.  To view the information pack for this role please visit their website to download a detailed information pack and to arrange a confidential discussion with Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director or Nicola Reames, Senior Consultant.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on FRIDAY, 26 JUNE 2026

Our client is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations working to save lives and build safer futures for communities affected by conflict. Through work in mine action, disarmament and post-conflict recovery, they help people reclaim land, rebuild livelihoods and move forward with safety and dignity.

At a time of profound geopolitical change, shifting donor priorities and increasing humanitarian need, they are creating a new Executive Director, External Affairs role to strengthen the organisation’s global influence, visibility, partnerships and long-term sustainability.

Executive Director, External Affairs

UK/International/Hybrid with regular travel

C. £110,000, with flexibility depending on location

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Team, this role will bring together policy, advocacy, strategic partnerships, media, communications, philanthropy and income diversification into one coherent external affairs directorate. It is a significant opportunity to shape how the organisation is understood, supported and positioned globally across governments, multilateral institutions, philanthropy, civil society, security and defence audiences, and emerging funding markets.

The Executive Director, External Affairs will lead the organisation’s global voice and external positioning, ensuring the organisation speaks with clarity, authority and impact. They will build high-level partnerships, open new doors, diversify income, strengthen thought leadership and help articulate the relevance of the organisation’s work to humanitarian, security, stabilisation and recovery agendas, while safeguarding the organisation’s humanitarian principles and values.

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader with a strong track record in external affairs, policy, advocacy, partnerships, strategic communications or income generation within a complex international environment. You will bring credibility with senior stakeholders, the judgement to navigate sensitive geopolitical and reputational issues, and the ability to lead experienced, multi-disciplinary teams.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a newly created executive role at the heart of a globally respected organisation, helping ensure the organisation remains influential, sustainable and future-ready in a rapidly changing world.

Closing date: 25.6.26

Preliminary Interviews: 6-9.7.26

Final Interviews and assessments: From 14.7.26

To learn more about the opportunity and recruitment process, please follow the link below for the full appointment brief.

Prospectus are working with a purpose led organisation operating at the intersection of financial services, public policy, and social impact. With a strong focus on data, transparency, and financial inclusion, the organisation plays an important role in informing policy, supporting responsible decision making, and contributing to wider societal outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high impact environment and help shape conversations that influence both policy and practice.

Reporting directly to the CEO, with close engagement with the Chair and wider Executive Team, the Public Affairs Officer will lead the organisation’s public affairs and policy activity. You will monitor and analyse legislative and political developments, helping to shape timely and informed responses, while designing and delivering advocacy and campaign strategies aligned to organisational priorities.

The role involves building and maintaining senior relationships across government, regulators, industry, and advocacy groups, as well as producing high quality briefings, consultation responses, and policy papers. You will also play a key role in translating complex data and research into compelling insights, supporting external communications, stakeholder engagement, and the organisation’s overall policy positioning.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in public affairs, policy, or government relations, alongside a strong understanding of the UK political and legislative landscape. You will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders, and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Experience in financial services, credit, or related policy areas, and confidence in campaigns, media engagement, or public speaking would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you are looking for a role with visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to directly influence policy and stakeholder engagement at a senior level, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please apply in the first instance and we will contact suitable candidates for further conversations. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Learning and Development Officer 
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible).
Salary: £27,526 per annum (with annual salary increments for the first three years)
Location: Belfast BT15 + Northern Ireland / Newton Abbot TQ12 + Devon / Sheffield S1 or Remote UK homebased.

The Vacancy

We are looking for a talented Learning and Development Officer to join our team.

As our ideal candidate, you will have experience of developing, delivering and evaluating the impact of learning events (primarily online) to support learning and continued professional development.

The core participants in our learning activities are practitioners and managers in social care and related services so experience in this learning and professional development context will be an advantage. You will be an organised, positive and IT-literate professional. You will use your understanding of workforce development and learning and your knowledge of social care (or related sectors) to develop content, interactive session structure and resources.

You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and used to collaborative working. You will have the communication skills to inspire, influence and engage others. Above all, you will share our passion for helping others to use evidence to improve the lives of people of all ages.

Research in Practice

Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.

Research in Practice works with organisations across adults’ and children’s social care, health, criminal justice, and higher education, supporting evidence-informed approaches to improve policy, services, and outcomes for people of all ages. By bringing together research evidence, practice wisdom, and lived experience, we collaborate with professionals and experts to develop tailored resources, learning opportunities, and specialist support that meet the needs of our partners.

About NCB

For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.

Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.

The Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Winter Holiday Closure & Break
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 17th of June 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.

No agencies please.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading national charity to recruit a Senior Content and Development Officer, for a 12 month maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected national charity dedicated to improving the lives of carers across the UK. You will play a key role in supporting research and project delivery, developing engaging digital content, and managing the accreditation process for a successful employer benchmarking scheme that helps organisations better support carers in the workplace.

As Senior Content and Development Officer;

• support the development and delivery of content on the charity’s digital platforms
• ensure a high-quality experience for organisations participating in the accreditation programme
• lead the newsletter development and delivery
• maintain and update content on the website
• collaborate across teams to support a range of internally and externally funded projects.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong research, communication and project coordination skills. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records and databases, developing written content, and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of working with CRM systems, content management systems and digital platforms is essential.

In return, you'll join a welcoming, supportive and inclusive organisation that is committed to employee wellbeing and flexible working. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful work that creates positive change for carers and their families.

Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement, rising with service
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Paid carers leave
• Two paid volunteer days per year
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including counselling and health benefits
• Family-friendly policies and inclusive employee networks
• Annual staff conference, social events and regular team engagement activities
• Enhanced pension contribution

If you're a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills and a passion for delivering high-quality services, we'd love to hear from you.

• Salary £37,955
• 12 month maternity cover FTC, full-time hours.
• This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to attend the London office at least one day a week.

Closing date- For the full job pack, and more information, please apply today. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Leukaemia UK – Our Charity
We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through funding life-changing research and campaigning for change. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this.

We are looking for a Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to join the Policy and Advocacy team. At a pivotal moment for Leukaemia UK, they will lead and manage our political influencing work, ensuring our profile and reputation remains high and we are able to influence political decisions.

With our new strategy period beginning in 2027, over the next 5 years we plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking research and campaigning to improve diagnosis, treatment and care. We are in a period of significant growth, investing to grow our income, profile, influence, engagement and impact.

Having developed our policy, public affairs and campaigns function over the current strategy period, this role will help take this to the next level and play a key role in strengthening our ability to influence change across the UK.

Team

We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and related conditions.

As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and used to working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people’s lives.

Leukaemia UK and You

We are looking for a self-motivated Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to join our team, taking a leading role in shaping and delivering Leukaemia UK’s influencing and campaigning activity to drive policy change. The successful candidate will be an innovative, driven and forward-thinking individual with a proven track record of delivering impactful public affairs and campaigning work within the health charity sector. You will work closely with the Head of Policy and Advocacy and the Policy Officer to ensure a coordinated, insight‑led and strategically aligned approach to policy development, public affairs and campaigning activity across the organisation.

The Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager will be instrumental in strengthening and growing the charity’s profile, influence and impact among political stakeholders and senior civil servants across all four UK administrations. This role will ensure that the ‘patient voice’ is heard and acted upon by key decision-makers, while also ensuring that the needs and priorities of individuals affected by leukaemia are understood, represented, valued and embedded within our influencing and campaigning strategies.

Alongside this, you will lead the development of creative and innovative campaigning approaches, using a range of tactics to effectively engage supporters, partners and policy makers in our work. You will create compelling opportunities for stakeholders to join our efforts to drive policy change, and ensure that our campaigns are visible, impactful and aligned to our policy priorities.

You will work closely with the Communications team to ensure that campaigning to drive policy change is clearly understood, amplified and embedded across digital channels and content strategies, maximising reach, engagement and impact. You will also support with identifying and developing new opportunities for PR, media engagement and thought leadership to strengthen Leukaemia UK’s position as a credible and influential voice in the sector. You will be representing Leukaemia UK in multiple charity coalitions and forums to ensure that leukaemia is represented on the political agenda.

The successful candidate will be adept at articulating evidence-based policy positions to policy makers, healthcare professionals, researchers, effectively representing the perspectives of those affected by leukaemia. They will have the ability to influence a wide range of senior stakeholders to drive progress and bring about meaningful change. A strong understanding of the external political landscape, coupled with exceptional communication skills and attention to detail, is essential.

This role does not currently include direct line management responsibility but will play a key role in coordinating activity across the Policy and Advocacy function, with potential to take on management responsibilities as the team grows.

Experience and skills

Essential 

• Experience of working within public affairs and/or campaigning, with demonstrable impact in influencing policy or driving change (candidates should have strong experience in at least one of these areas, with an understanding of how they work together)
• Experience of influencing government, policy makers and/or decision makers, preferably within the health, research or charity sector
• Experience of developing and delivering public affairs and/or campaigning strategies, including planning, delivery and evaluation
• Experience of engaging and managing a range of stakeholders, including policy makers, partners, and supporters
• Experience of producing high-quality written outputs such as briefings, consultation responses, or campaign materials to influence decision makers
• Experience of working collaboratively across teams, particularly with communications functions
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating activity to assess impact and inform future approaches
• Experience of delivering multiple projects and programmes in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience of integrating campaigning with digital, PR or communications strategies
• Experience of identifying PR, media or thought leadership opportunities
• Experience of working in the cancer or wider health policy environment
• Experience of line management or supporting others’ development

Knowledge and personal traits

Essential

• Strong understanding of the UK political and policy landscape, including how decisions are made and influenced
• Understanding of how public affairs and campaigning can work together to drive change, including supporter engagement and mobilisation
• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities to influence policy and public debate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to different audiences
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders with differing perspectives
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of the importance of engaging with patients and underrepresented groups
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work at pace

Desirable

• Knowledge of the cancer, research or NHS policy landscape
• Experience of working with patients or in an advocacy capacity

Role Specifics

• Full time: 37.5 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday.
• Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working.  In this role you are required to work from the office at least one day per fortnight and as appropriate, to  undertake the proper performance of the role duties regarding internal and external meetings and activities.
• Annual Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Benefits- We are proud of our benefits

• 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays- pro rata for part time employees
• Pension – default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6%
• Life Assurance – x 4 cover
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Hybrid Working
• Company sick pay
• Individual training budgets

Applications and interview timings 

If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert.  To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 22nd June 2026

• First interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 2nd July 2026
• Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices – at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Thursday 9th July 2026

I look forward to hearing from you! 

Georgia

Georgia Papacleovoulou

Head of Policy & Advocacy

Leukaemia UK

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music groups. We represent over 3,900 groups comprising around 200,000 musicians of all types, genres and abilities.

The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership for Making Music and its trading subsidiary, working closely with the Chair, Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the organisation’s mission, strategy, and long-term sustainability. The CEO oversees sound organisational and financial management, leads on governance and compliance, develops a motivated team, and champions best practice.

As a membership focused charity, Making Music places leisure-time music groups at its heart. The CEO ensures members’ voices inform strategy, services and advocacy, maintaining visibility and accessibility while fostering trust and engagement across a diverse national community.

The CEO leads external advocacy, lobbying, and partnership development, acting as an ambassador for Making Music and the wider leisure-time music sector. They represent the organisation and its members in the media, to policy makers, partners, stakeholders and funders; to strengthen recognition of the social, cultural, and wellbeing value of community music-making.

Location: London based, requiring two days per week at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1.

Interviews: Week of 6 July 2026.

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer.

About the role

Driving sustainable growth and sector impact

We’re looking for an ambitious and values-driven commercial leader to shape the future sustainability and growth of our mission-led organisation.

As Chief Commercial Officer, you’ll lead the commercial strategy at the heart of the organisation – driving income growth, strengthening membership engagement, and building high-value partnerships that amplify our influence and impact across the voluntary sector.

As a member of the Executive Team, you’ll translate organisational priorities into a clear and ambitious commercial vision, ensuring financial resilience while delivering genuine value for members, partners and stakeholders.

Why this role matters

In a challenging and fast-changing funding and policy environment, strong commercial leadership is critical to ensuring sustainable impact. In this role, you’ll:

• drive sustainable income growth that supports long-term organisational resilience
• strengthen and grow engagement with a 17,000-strong membership community
• build influential partnerships that extend reach, reputation and impact
• lead innovation across commercial services, products and customer experience
• contribute at the highest level of organisational leadership and strategy.

This is a role for a commercially astute, strategic and collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of income growth, partnership development and mission-driven impact.

Why join us

With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!

Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary.

Find out more about the benefits of working at NCVO on our website.

For more information and to apply, please click on the Redirect button. We’re not able to respond to or provide feedback on every application received. 

Learn more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion on our website.

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Senior CPD and Learning Officer (Adults)
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible).
Salary: £32,684 per annum
Location: Belfast BT15 + Northern Ireland / Newton Abbot TQ12 + Devon/Sheffield S1 or Remote UK homebased.

The Vacancy

Research in Practice has supported evidence-informed practice in adult social care for 21 years. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Continuing Professional Development and Learning Officer to join our adult’s team.

This senior role is ideal for an experienced facilitator who has substantial experience in adult social care or related sectors. While the position requires engagement with, and understanding of, research it is not a primary research role.

The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering programmes, whole day workshops, webinars, and other events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. The role requires a strong understanding of research, policy, ethical and legal frameworks relevant to practice and the ability to translate complex evidence into accessible learning. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

We are keen to hear from potential candidates who have detailed expert knowledge of adult social care and related adult services; knowledge of learning theory and its application to the development of learning activities; experience of developing and facilitating all-day workshops and other learning programmes and events with social care professionals; experience of leading quality assurance of learning activities and ensuring the quality of the work of others; a commitment to developing the work of others and sharing learning; a personal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice, and in involving people with lived experience in effective, ethical and evidence-based ways; and experience of writing successful bids and tenders.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.

Research in Practice

Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.

Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. This role is focused on our work with Adults. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.

About NCB

For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.

Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.

The Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working
• Winter Holiday Closure & Break
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 30th June 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.

No agencies please.