Policy lead jobs in strawberry hill, greater london
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK’s Finance team as a Procurement Support Officer, playing a vital role supporting the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the charity’s operations.
Working alongside with the Procurement Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you will provide essential support on all procurement related matters, offering advice and guidance to ensure all procurement activities are aligned with our corporate strategy.
Your role will include supporting on end-to-end procurement processes, with hands-on experience in tender preparation, supplier negotiations and working with cross-functional teams.
This role is critical in ensuring that we achieve value for money in all purchasing activities, including benchmarking exercises and testing competitiveness. You will champion effective procurement practices across Dementia UK, ensuring compliance with all relevant procurement regulations and legislation.
As we continue delivering our ambitious five-year strategy, this newly established role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real contribution to the future success of Dementia UK, that willow allow you to be part of shaping, managing and driving organisational change through procurement.
You’ll gain a broad range of procurement experience and knowledge as you progress, working closely with the Legal and Contracts Manager as well as other colleagues in Governance, Compliance and Risk.
As an ambitious professional with a proactive approach, your support will be key in embedding the procurement function within the charity. You will ensure that value for money is achieved whilst maintaining quality standards and transparency in all procurement activities.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within a procurement function. Actively studying for a professional qualification in a procurement field (CIPS) is an added advantage. You will bring a strong understanding of procurement regulations, processes and procedures, along with knowledge of charity-specific requirements and regulations, including financial constraints.
Additionally, you will have excellent supplier management skills and a strong ability to hold suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, results focused, problem-solving, and with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Hybrid within the UK, with the requirement to travel to Central London head office
About us
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. Based in London, we work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 staff working alongside associates and partners across the globe, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.
We are now looking for a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £64,814 - £80,654 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave per year, increasing with service
- Closure between Christmas and New Year with additional paid holiday
- 7.5% employer's pension contributions
- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
- An interest-free season ticket loan
- A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
- An employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
- Flexible working options
- Support for learning and development
- Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
- Dependents leave
- Eye tests and glasses
- Therapy treatment
This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified, strategic-level financial management professional from the not-for-profit sector to join our leading international development organisation.
You’ll operate at the highest levels of our organisation, with the scope to drive our work and leave a meaningful imprint on how a mission-led organisation delivers change.
What’s more, you’ll be instrumental in creating a culture of excellence, setting standards and cultivating the conditions for others to do their best work.
So, if you want to drive impactful financial planning in an organisation tackling the world’s biggest challenges, read on and apply today!
The Role
Reporting to Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis plays a critical leadership role in shaping IIED’s financial strategy and enabling data-informed decision-making. You will lead the FP&A function, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and reporting processes across the Institute. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, research teams, and senior leadership, you will drive financial insight, support long-term planning, and ensure effective resource allocation.
This role will also line manage the Finance Business Partners, supporting them in delivering high-quality financial support to programme teams and driving continuous improvements in our project financial management and cost recovery practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead financial planning
- Manage and develop the FP&A team
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership and programme teams
- Strengthen financial business partnering
- Oversee financial performance reporting
- Drive financial risk management and innovation
About You
To be considered as the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will need to be:
- Qualified accountant (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with significant post-qualification experience in financial leadership roles.
- Strong track record in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Expertise in cost recovery, funder compliance, and financial management of donor-funded projects.
- Exceptional analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across functions.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
- Strong alignment with IIED’s mission and values.
Please note, you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
This role is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with our safeguarding and safer recruitment commitments. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment; any disclosed information will be considered fairly and confidentially, in accordance with our recruitment procedures and the nature of the role.
The closing date for this role is the 11th June 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Financial Planning Lead, Senior Financial Analyst, Head of FP&A, or Strategic Finance Manager.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
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Academy of Medical Sciences
Finance Business Partner
Salary: £53,897 - £59,886
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, minimum 1 day a week in office
Office based at Portland Place
Closest Stations Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street
The Academy of Medical Science are the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK. The Academy’s vision is good health for all supported by the best research and evidence. Their mission is to help create an open and progressive research sector to improve the health of people everywhere. They do this by supporting researchers with innovative funding and career development opportunities; helping create a more sustainable environment for delivering outstanding research, and helping researchers to work with academia, the public, policy makers and industry to make the greatest difference to health
The Academy’s vision is simple but powerful: good health for all, supported by the best research and evidence. They work across academia, policy, industry, and the public to create an open, progressive and sustainable research environment—ultimately improving lives.
About the Role
As Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a vital role in helping teams across the Academy make sound financial decisions. Sitting within the Finance team, you'll work closely with programme managers and budget holders to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and strategic financial planning. Your insights and challenge will help ensure strong financial management across all projects and functions.
This is a high-visibility role, perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical excellence with business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, producing templates, analysing submissions, and reconciling across departments.
- Work closely with the Head of Finance to prepare the overall Academy budget and multi-year financial models.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure budgets are uploaded correctly into the finance system.
- Act as a strategic partner and ‘critical friend’ to non-finance stakeholders—providing analysis, advice, and challenge to support effective decision-making.
- Oversee financial compliance on externally funded projects, including grants and contracts.
- Provide regular financial reporting, including management accounts, and assist with risk and scenario planning.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Solid experience in finance business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills—confident working with stakeholders at all levels and able to influence without authority.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical skills.
- Experience working in or with mission-led or complex organisations is desirable, but not essential.
Why Join the Academy?
- Competitive salary with clear progression framework
- Hybrid working with flexibility (typically one day per week in the office)
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Generous pension contributions (up to 13% combined)
- Enhanced family leave and return-to-work coaching
- Wellbeing benefits including Headspace, ClassPass, and more
- Supportive, inclusive culture with ongoing training and development opportunities
The Academy values diversity and encourages applications from all sectors—including industry, charity, and practice. What matters most is your ability to bring financial insight and business acumen to support the Academy’s impactful mission.
The Academy of Medical Sciences is proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn on this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain directly
ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
What you’ll do
ShareAction’s Financial Sector Research team works towards holding financial institutions accountable for their impact on globally important challenges such as tackling climate change, upholding human rights and reversing biodiversity loss.
Asset managers, insurance companies and banks hold a huge amount of influence over the world’s largest companies through their investment, lending and underwriting activities. While many of these financial institutions publicly claim to be taking environmental and social issues seriously, often, these claims do not hold up to scrutiny.
In this role, you will have many opportunities to challenge the financial sector by contributing to:
- Our financial sector benchmarks. In the first 12 months, you would primarily be working on our 2026 benchmark of some of the world’s largest insurance companies (following our 2024 report). Our research also covers asset managers and banks.
- Coordination with civil society allies and developing new collaborations with leading global NGOs.
- Engagement with financial institutions, regulators, and industry bodies to provide detailed recommendations for improvement.
- Communication of our research findings externally, for example, on webinars.
Working alongside the rest of the Financial Sector Research team, you will contribute to ShareAction’s key reports ranking financial institutions. This involves collecting information from institutions and databases, analysing quantitative and qualitative data, producing engaging graphics to communicate results and translating this analysis into actionable steps for financial institutions to take. You will collaborate with teams across ShareAction and may join meetings with financial institutions, other NGOs, or regulators to discuss this research. We will ensure that you receive sufficient support and oversight to ensure you feel comfortable and knowledgeable in delivering this bold and challenging work.
This is a very exciting time to be joining the team. In 2025, we begin the next instalment of our comprehensive benchmark of the insurance sector. In this rapidly evolving field, we are looking for a person with excellent research and communication skills and the passion to make a difference to join our team.
What you’ll bring to the team
We welcome anyone who shares our passion for environmental and social justice through the transformation of the financial sector. Please feel free to apply even if you’re not sure you tick every box.
Essential
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proven ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
- A broad understanding of how the financial sector works and how financial institutions can have an impact on environmental and social issues.
- A keen interest in driving the finance sector to better serve people and the planet.
- Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to manage competing demands while still meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Competency in Microsoft Excel, including writing formulae and building charts.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- A passion for ShareAction’s vision and mission.
Desirable
- Subject matter knowledge in climate change, biodiversity or human/labour rights.
- Experience in or with the finance sector; an understanding of responsible investment and its implications for different types of financial institutions.
- Experience giving presentations.
- Any experience programming, particularly an interest in learning Python for data processing.
- Experience with managing relationships with external stakeholders.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, particularly SharePoint.
- Experience with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
ShareAction currently operates a hybrid working policy, with staff permitted to work either in our office or remotely. The Financial Sector Research team normally meets in the office once a week, with some flexibility possible.
What we will do for you
We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.
Currently, we are pleased to offer:
- A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
- Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
- Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
- The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
- A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
- Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
- An 8% non-contributory pension invested with NEST and their green funds.
- A healthcare plan with BUPA.
- An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
- Death in service cover of 3x salary.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
- Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
- Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00 am on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
First-round interviews: w/c 30 June 2025 (online).
Second-round interviews: w/c 7 July 2025 (online).
To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Credible and strong governance. Smooth operations. Impacting the future.
Company Secretarial Assistant
£40,000 - £45,000 (+ )
Reports to: Deputy Company Secretary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London . Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 13 June 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews with an exercise
Interview date: From the week commencing 09 June 2025
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.
The Company Secretariat team are essential in safeguarding Cancer Research UK. This strong-performing and respected team play a leading role in ensuring the charity is compliant with the Charity Commission and UK regulations.
As a Company Secretarial Assistant, your purpose will be to collaborate with the Company Secretariat team to support Cancer Research UK's Trustees, CEO, Executive team, General Counsel & Company Secretary in delivering an effective and efficient approach to the charity's governance. You will gain exposure to and support the Council and its Committees, internal boards, senior leaders across the organisation, and the Executive team where appropriate.
You will have a valuable impact on the charity by strengthening the Company Secretariat's governance processes and systems, ensuring they are fit for the future in line with best practices, ultimately contributing to the smooth running of the function and both Cancer Research UK's operational management and success.
If you have experience in Board/Committee administration with a demonstrable understanding of what good governance looks like, we would love for you to join our mission.
What will I be doing?
Collaborating with the CEO, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Deputy Company Secretary, and other members of the Company Secretariat team to strengthen the foundations of the Company Secretariat function at Cancer Research UK, including:
Providing Secretariat support to some of the Council's Committees and other Secretariat meetings:
This includes making logistical arrangements for meetings, writing Committee Chair briefings, attending meetings, drafting minutes and actions for approval by the Committee Chair, and liaising with meeting members and senior stakeholders on all aspects of Committee business.
Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of Company Secretariat activities and processes by creating and/or reviewing standard templates, policies, standard operating procedures and checklists, and technology (including the use of AI).
Supporting submissions of Cancer Research UK's annual report and accounts, and annual related processes (e.g. declarations of interest).
Supporting the ongoing management of the charity's organisational policies, requirements, and guidance.
Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary and collaborating with the Legal team to review Cancer Research UK's group structure, aiming to rationalise and consolidate where appropriate.
Supporting the Company Secretariat team in organising and delivering internal and external-facing activities relating to the Council and its Committees.
Providing input into other projects or initiatives when required.
Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary in maintaining the charity's registers and records of charitable corporate and fundraising registrations.
This includes supporting in maintaining compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements in relevant jurisdictions for the group entities and subsidiaries.
What skills will I need?
Significant experience in Board/Committee administration (including minute-taking and supporting Board and Committee members).
Proven knowledge of governance requirements and best practices with a strong understanding of what good governance looks like.
For example, annual reporting & accounts, disclosures, regulators & commissions (e.g. the charity commission), legal compliance, and policy.
Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills with a background in managing a complex and diverse workload while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Built relationships at all levels (including senior leaders) using a diplomatic and confidential approach with effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Comfortable and efficient using Microsoft Office (including SharePoint, MS Teams, and managing hybrid meetings).
Ideally, CGI UK qualified (Chartered Governance Institute- formerly ICSA Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators) or equivalent.
This is desirable, meaning we welcome applicants without this qualification.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
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Location: hybrid working - a minimum of one day in the Aldgate, London office per week
Interview date: Monday 16th June (virtual)
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK as a Mass Participation Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the charity’s mass participation products, including the flagship event, Time for a Cuppa, while also leading in developing and launching new products to meet supporter engagement and income targets.
Reporting to the Senior Mass Participation Manager, you will contribute to shaping an effective mass participation strategy and implementing detailed operational plans to manage, diversify and grow the programme. A core part of the role involves planning and delivering compelling marketing strategies that increase supporter numbers, generate income and provide exceptional supporter experiences to maximise fundraising potential. There will also be a focus on identifying opportunities to expand the programme and improve internal processes and efficiencies.
Close collaboration with the Fundraising Innovation Lead will be essential to ensure innovation processes underpin the development of new initiatives. The role also involves negotiating contracts with external agencies and suppliers to secure best value for the charity and ensuring agreed outputs are delivered.
To succeed in this role, you will have a strong track record of managing mass participation fundraising events that deliver income growth. Experience in developing and implementing mass product strategies, managing budgets, reporting on KPIs ,variances and reforecasting is also required. A solid understanding of supporter needs and the ability to use audience insight to shape effective communication and stewardship approaches is vital. Proficiency in using a fundraising relationship database to support, inform and report on activity will be essential.
If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves alway.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of £1.5m in our frontline services across the UK we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services to ensure more people affected by Parkinson’s can benefit from them.
About the role
You’ll empower your clients to take actions for themselves or will advocate on their behalf for better service, support and outcomes, so they can live their life with Parkinson's in the way they choose.
You’ll deliver tailored information and support through a range of channels including telephone, video and email and, where appropriate, home visits and in community settings.
You’ll be responsible for building excellent relationships with healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies, as well as our network of volunteers and groups.
What you'll do:
- Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources.
- Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients.
- Work flexibly across the service responding to enquiries through a range of channels.
- Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.
What you'll bring:
- Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate the health and social care system
- Experience and understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and implementing organisational policies and procedure
- Ability to be calm and use emotional intelligence in challenging casework
- Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems
- The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally
You must live in the area you’re applying for in order to carry out this role, this includes the area of Dundee, Angus, Fife, Perth & Kinross and Clackmannanshire
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.
Interviews will be held on 30th June 2025.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Preferably hold a full driving licence
- Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure Scotland (PVG) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
What's it like to work for us?
We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.
We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in the Kilburn Ward of Camden, London, dedicated to supporting residents and young people living in an area of high deprivation.
Our Mission is to work with local young people and adults to improve well-being, inclusion and life chances by nurturing talents, passions, skills and confidence.
Our Vision is of a place where everyone can live, learn and grow together.
We do this by identifying and meeting local needs with a range of opportunities in areas of lifelong learning, youth activities, community involvement, employment support, advice and guidance, volunteering, events etc.
If successful you will be based at “The ARC Youth Club”, an estate based youth led centre with integrated music studio, kitchen, games and "chill-out" space. The ARC engages approximately 250 young people per year and plays a vital role in their welfare and development outside of school. In holidays we offer a full program of activities and free meals for young people who may otherwise miss out.
You will deliver a range of activities e.g. cooking, arts & crafts, sports, trips, music, events etc. You will also offer support and guidance for local young people and enable them to develop life long skills while designing and running their own projects, forums etc. In school holidays you will be required to work an expected 28 hrs a week as we offer a full program of activities and free meals for young people
At SHAK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds.
Duties Include:
Promoting and delivering activities for young people aged 9-19 yrs (up to 25yrs for young people with SEND)
Engaging with a range of young people from diverse backgrounds and with multiple needs
Ensuring safeguarding standards are maintained and other policies and procedures are upheld
Facilitate and support intergenerational projects
Working in partnership with other organisations to meet local needs
Acting as an effective part of youth team and wider SHAK team supporting community activities as needed
Admin and reporting duties as required
Skills & Experience
- Minimum Level 3 youth work qualification or equivalent and significant, relevant experience of youth service delivery.
- Experience of engaging girls in youth programmes successfully
- Knowledge of youth policies, safeguarding procedures and legislation
- Good communication, people skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to relate, support and engage with wide range of young people
- Proficient with computers, social media and other modern technologies
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated and driven by positive values and commitment to motivating others
- Flexible and adaptable against a background of change
- Resourceful- ability to work on own initiative and solve problems
- Good punctuality, organisational and presentation skills
- Creativity, resilience & commitment
All recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices’
If successful an enhanced DBS check will be required.
This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).
The Development Manager will play a pivotal role in deepening the connections between the school and our alumni and parent community to inspire financial support. We are entering the early stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the school’s fundraising and engagement activity. As a team, we have a major role to play in shaping the future of the school’s bursary ambitions. Our success will widen access and support the futures and aspirations of disadvantaged young people within our local community, and beyond.
This is a fundraising position which involves leading on our operational effectiveness and developing effective communication techniques to help deliver the school’s philanthropic objectives. You will be required to assist the Director of Development in managing an effective portfolio of fundraising streams, securing regular giving donations, whilst also stewarding our donors effectively, creating innovative and compelling ways to demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic support.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will need to:
- Be able to demonstrate a track record of securing, administering, and stewarding gifts at any level, or experience in leading income generation activity through regular giving programmes within the charitable sector.
- Maintain positive working relationships with all constituents in the King’s community, including alumni, parents, and pupils to encourage lifelong engagement through participation, advocacy, and support.
- Be a great problem solver with the ability to work laterally to identify opportunities and provide solutions to fundraising challenges.
- Assist the Director of Development in prioritising prospects, through a thorough research strategy, leading the regular giving activity and helping to implement the development fundraising strategy to support the school’s vision and bursary ambitions.
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understand how to bring others with them to collectively make a contribution to our wider social aims.
- Work systematically and maintain the strong support ecosystem that is in place, including the identification, research, and management of supporters, donor stewardship and acknowledgement, gift administration and due diligence procedures.
- Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication, with a keen eye for attention to detail.
- Show a passion for fundraising and the need to make giving more effective for all level of donors by demonstrating increased impact across all fundraising initiatives.
- Be able to work independently and effectively, is comfortable with ambiguity and has a proven ability to manage competing priorities both operational and strategic in nature.
- Be experienced in using donor and potential donor relationship management systems, for example Raiser’s Edge or Toucan Tech.
- Be a flexible and supportive team player, who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is required.
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed, and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south-east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. We offer excellent benefits including healthcare provision, contributory pension scheme, gym membership and lunch during term time.
To apply for this role, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 12th June 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
Second round (if required): Monday 23rd June 2025
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
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Strategic and Operational Leadership
- Set a positive leadership culture aligned with SCT’s ethos, values and mission.
- Lead the development and implementation of annual operating plans across services, in line with SCT’s strategic goals and budgets.
- Work closely with Senior Leadership colleagues to identify new service opportunities and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Work closely with SCT’s Fundraising, Communications and Marketing team to develop compelling funding applications, and reports to funders.
- Represent SCT at stakeholder events, ensuring a clear and compelling case for the impact of our work.
- Champion and enhance SCT’s reputation by building strong relationships with partners, funders, statutory bodies and the wider community, fostering collaboration, trust and strategic influence.
Service Development
- Oversee and support the development of SCT’s front-line services including Addictions Counselling, Supported Housing, Housing First, and Training & Development (incorporating ‘Progressions’ and ‘Choices’).
- Maintain high service quality, measurable outcomes, and trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice.
- Develop referral pathways into services, and ensure that client progression is planned, consistent, and reflective of individual needs and ambitions.
- Lead best practice approaches in Safeguarding and Health and Safety, prioritising client and staff wellbeing.
- Take the lead in shaping and developing co-production across all services, ensuring that people with lived experience are meaningfully involved in the design, delivery, and evaluation of support.
Housing and Recovery Support
- Ensure accommodation-based services provide secure, therapeutic environments that support clients to maintain their tenancy and build recovery capital.
- Oversee SCT’s peer-led recovery community (‘Choices’) and user involvement in our social enterprises, creating training and work experience pathways for people in recovery.
Staff Leadership and Management
- Provide strategic leadership for a multi-disciplinary service delivery team.
- Oversee recruitment, supervision, appraisal and development of staff, ensuring they are fully supported, briefed, and empowered.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance.
- Set clear expectations, targets, and accountability frameworks to deliver impact.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven success in managing and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in complex, person-centred services.
- Significant experience delivering homelessness, housing, addiction recovery or therapeutic services.
- Expertise in delivering services that work with people with lived experience of social exclusion.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and trauma-informed practice.
- Skilled in managing budgets, contracts and KPIs within charitable or commissioned services.
- Skilled in using In-Form or similar CRM system.
- Highly effective communicator with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Experience working in a values-led organisation or charity supporting marginalised groups.
- Knowledge of Housing First and Recovery Capital models.
- Understanding of social enterprise and peer-led service models.
To provide strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary service delivery teams, ensuring high-quality, innovative, and outcome-focused support for people in recovery or experiencing homelessness. The role is central to enhancing service standards, fostering a culture of inclusivity and compassion, and embedding lived experience in practice. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Services will help shape SCT’s strategy and build sustainable partnerships to maximise impact and long-term success.
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Contract length: Permanent
Location: North West London
Hours per week: 35 (Tuesday - Saturday, 9-5pm)
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
Closing date for applications: Rolling, however, applying early is advised.
Mayhew is an exceptionally special animal welfare charity, and we are looking for an equally special candidate to be our Canine Behaviourist. Our team ensure that every dog and cat in our care receives the expert and personalised care s/he needs, delivered with the understanding, empathy, compassion and love that every dog and cat deserves.
Our Home in North-West London accommodates our Kennels, Cattery, Veterinary Clinic and more. Our kennels house up to 15 dogs at any one time meaning that our Canine Behaviourist is able to truly get to know each dog as an individual and directly impact his or her outcomes. We are looking for a hands-on, practical, do-er who has the academic knowledge to understand rescue dogs and the practical experience in a shelter environment to design and deliver the training and wellbeing programmes required to create successful rehoming outcomes for each of those pets.
This role sits within the Kennels Team, reporting to the Head of Kennels. Being a team player, who is good with people as well as animals, is an incredibly important part of the skill set we’re looking for. At the same time, we need an energetic self-starter who can work under their own steam to ensure that every dog in our care is having the best day possible and is continuously progressing on his/her journey through Mayhew to a loving and happy forever home.
As you’ll already know from your prior experience, this role can be physically and emotionally demanding but it will also be hugely rewarding; and that is even more so at Mayhew where this post-holder can really help shape things and where we have a manageable number of dogs in our care. If you’re not already inspired enough, you can view some of our amazing rescue stories here.
Our Canine Behaviourist will:
- Love dogs and be passionately committed to the achievement of each one’s best possible outcome
- In-take Assess all dogs coming into our care and be closely involved with the Head of Kennel’s in-take decisions (bearing in mind that Mayhew receives dogs from some challenging sources including hoarding and poor welfare environments, and dogs with no known history)
- Rehab Assess all dogs in our care to understand them in their current state and identify their training and behaviour-modification needs
- Design and implement their training and behaviour modification plans with support from our Clinical Animal Behaviourist, ensuring continuous improvement and sustained good welfare; being agile and humble enough to change plans when things aren’t working
- Coach and support the Kennel and Animal Carers so that they can help with the delivery of training and behaviour modification plans, helping them feel included and engaged, and embrace up-skilling;
- Ensure the health & safety of the Animal Carers and Volunteers whilst caring for the dogs in our care, having the knowledge, experience, strength and confidence to personally handle more challenging dogs and situations
- Design, and help the Kennel and Animal Carers to implement, individualised wellbeing and enrichment programmes to keep each dog physically and mentally healthy whilst they are with us and have the knowledge and prior experience to make each dog’s plan bespoke to them considering a variety of drivers including play styles, energy levels, sociability, guarding behaviours, preferences, and sources of frustration.
- Liaise with foster families caring for Mayhew dogs at the direction of the Head of Kennels as required
- Undertake each dog’s Rehoming Assessment, working with the Head of Kennels and Dog Adoption Officer to ensure the right rehoming criteria are set on an individual basis. We don’t take a computer-says-no approach, we want to move mountains to find each dog a successful home.
- Be involved in rehoming our longer staying dogs, including interviewing potential adopters
- Perform practical sessions with adopters as part of the rehoming process to ensure that training and behaviour techniques Mayhew has put in place successfully transfer with the dog to their new carer and environment
- Work in accordance with Mayhew’s policies and be experienced, responsible and compassionate to be fully involved in the tough decisions which sometimes face all rescues.
- Be up to date with the relevant UK legislation on dogs and safety
- Stay up to date with the fascinating and continually-developing science of canine behaviour and well-being
- Come to work each day up-beat, positive and ready to make a real difference.
To be successful in this role, you need:
- Experience working hands-on with rescue dogs in the shelter environment
- At least 2 years’ experience within an applied canine behaviourist / rehabilitation role, working with dogs with differing behavioural challenges
- Experience of delivering dog to dog desensitisation and socialisation programs
- Proven experience of a flexible and can-do approach, successfully juggling competing priorities and calmly handling multiple or complex issues in an operational environment.
Please note that successful candidate will be asked for evidence of their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
1. Introduction
The Partnership Brokers Association’s (PBA) vision is of a world where humanity flourishes in fair societies and vibrant ecosystems because people collaborate bravely across boundaries in the spirit of partnerships - Transforming the Field of Partnering Practice.
We are an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and impact of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our purpose is to explore, exchange and promote effective multi-stakeholder partnering practices and principled forms of collaboration that accelerate transformative shifts in behaviours, attitudes, and systems to create a more just and sustainable world. PBA's mission is to promote and support professional standards in partnership brokering and to advance the global understanding of effective partnerships.
The Partnership Builders Community (PB Community) App is designed to connect, support, and engage members of the Global Network hosted by PBA and beyond. As a key tool for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and community-building, the App enables users to access resources, contribute insights, and participate in ongoing conversations. Ensuring its functionality, relevance, and user engagement is critical to the success of PBA’s broader strategic goals.
2. Purpose of the Role
We seek a tech-savvy, socially engaged individual with a strong grasp of digital trends to support and manage the PB Community App and its users. This role is essential in ensuring the App functions as a dynamic, user-friendly, and strategic tool for PBA and the Global Network it hosts.
The App Manager will cultivate an engaged online community, facilitate meaningful interactions among users, and ensure the App remains a valuable resource aligned with PBA's mission of promoting professional partnership brokering practices.
Success in this role will be measured by increased user adoption and retention, evidenced through regular logins, active engagement, and meaningful user interactions.
3. Key Responsibilities
As a member of the PBA core team, the App Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and ongoing relevance of the PB Community App. Responsibilities are organised into five key functional areas:
i. App management & content moderation (25%)
● Perform back-end configurations to ensure continuous functionality and user accessibility.
● Monitor flagged posts to ensure alignment with PBA’s content standards and values.
● Manage user reports about content or other users, taking appropriate action in line with community guidelines.
● Manage groups within the App to ensure appropriate and relevant content is shared.
● Track and analyse hashtag usage to identify emerging themes and insights for community learning.
● Working closely with PBA’s Operations Lead, edit and update key documents within the App (e.g. the Pocketbook), ensuring content remains current and accessible.
● Create and schedule regular posts to foster engagement and stimulate conversations.
ii. User engagement & support (30%)
● Drive engagement with members of the broader Global Network, including collaboration with hubs.
● Proactively re-engage inactive users to boost participation.
● Provide user support, addressing challenges with App settings; escalate and liaise with Builder AI[1] where needed.
● Manage the onboarding of new users, including introductions and tailored engagement suggestions based on interests.
● Implement strategies from the Global Network, from hubs or others to increase user retention and participation.
iii. Community building (Global Network) (30%)
● Serve as the first point of contact for hub-related communications via the App.
● Develop communication templates and resources to support community activity and learning.
● Engage in proactive outreach aligned with the Global Network’s strategy and relevant events.
● Create opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaboration among network members.
iv. Develop & maintain a user feedback mechanism (10%)
● Create a simple, accessible feedback form that allows users to report glitches, suggest improvements, and share usability concerns (to be created in collaboration with PBA colleagues).
● The form should be designed for both technical troubleshooting and improving user experience, ensuring that feedback can be easily tracked and responded to.
● Monitor submissions regularly and categorise issues by priority.
● Respond to user feedback appropriately and escalate recurring or critical issues as needed.
● Use feedback data to inform App improvement recommendations.
v. Contribute to and uphold the App’s Terms of Use (5%)
● With reference to relevant PBA policies, periodically update the App-specific Terms of Use, to reflect users’ needs and best practices. This document should clearly outline acceptable content, user behaviour standards, and moderation processes.
● Ensure Terms of Use are accessible to all users and incorporated into the onboarding process.
● Draft Content Guidelines to accompany the Terms of Use, covering issues of images, language, legal norms etc. Finalise these following inputs from relevant PBA Leads and the Stewardship Team.
● Monitor user activity to ensure compliance with these terms.
4. Skills & competencies
Essential
● Experience managing App administration panels and backend configuration.
● Proficiency in WordPress and content management systems
● Familiarity with system administration and user support processes.
● Strong content creation and management skills.
● Strong communication skills, responsive to user needs.
● Experience in driving online engagement and in facilitating users, (including asynchronously).
● Strong collaboration and networking skills– a "network weaver".
● Ability to interpret analytics (e.g. Google Analytics) and respond with informed actions.
● Competency in design tools, preferably CANVA.
● Fluency in English.
● Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant digital environment for the PB Community App.
Desirable
● Experience as an App Owner or tester, particularly for feature development.
● Fluency in additional languages beyond English.
5. Performance Indicators
Success in this role will be evaluated using the following key performance indicators:
● Growth in active users (measured monthly).
● User retention rates (percentage of users who remain active after 30, 60, and 90 days).
● Community engagement metrics (number of posts, comments, and interactions).
● Response time to user inquiries and technical issues.
● User satisfaction as reported through feedback form.
● Implementation of technical improvements, including by Builder AI, based on user feedback.
● Compliance with established Terms of Use (Appendix A).
6. Terms and Conditions
The App Manager reports to the Operations Lead and works in close coordination with the PBA Coordinator & Operations Manager, Accreditation Manager, Training Portfolio Coordinator, and the convenor/facilitator of the Global Network to ensure alignment across key areas of the organisation’s workstreams.
The App Manager will be contracted for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and needs. The App Manager is expected to work one day per month, at a rate of £230 per day, with invoices to be submitted on a quarterly basis. This is a home-based position; however, a degree of flexibility in availability is required to meet demands.
APPENDIX A:
Terms of use - Partnering Builders Community App
By using this App, I commit to:
Respecting all users, treating them with kindness, and courtesy. I understand that personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, or any form of discrimination are not tolerated.
Contributing actively and constructively to discussions, adding value to the exchanges and learning. I will strive to share relevant information, insights, and perspectives in support of other users’ learning and PB practice.
Protecting the safety and privacy of all users. I will not share personal information without consent and report any suspicious or harmful behavior to the App manager.
Acting with integrity: I understand that spam, misleading information, graphic-content and offensive language are not permitted. I will use language and share content that are conducive to the spirit of collaboration and cross-cultural engagement.
Crediting the work of peers and stating where I have adapted the work of others (in communications within the App as well as externally).
Building my own and others professional profile so that the field itself can get the recognition it deserves.
[1] Builder AI developed the App for PBA, but went into liquidation just before these TOR were launched. PBA is in the process of exploring alternative avenues for technical support.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Fundraiser in order to cover parts of London and Essex . You will generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
As a Community Fundraiser you will:
- Generate and grow income through inspiring community fundraising activities.
- Engage, recruit, and support individual fundraisers, challenge event participants, fundraising groups, and Charity of the Year partners.
- Build and sustain a strong supporter base through excellent stewardship.
- Work collaboratively with a passionate, fast-moving team and across departments like PR, Marketing, Research, and Policy.
- Travel locally for key events and work flexibly to meet fundraising goals.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Experienced in community fundraising with a proven track record of meeting financial targets.
- A confident communicator,
- Exceptionally organised, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proactive, independent, and driven by a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Flexible with working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary: £31,000 per annum + LW of £3,500 per annum (where applicable).
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London and Essex, fully remote
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
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.
Special Events Coordinator (Fundraising)
Salary £31,000 - £33,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience
Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days (due to the nature of this role,
some anti-social hours working will be required)
Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with attendance in the office two days a week, including one day being a Thursday at our central office:
· Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP
Other office days may be worked from our other sites at:
· Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ
· Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
The role
The special events coordinator will report to the special events manager.
We're seeking an experienced and enthusiastic special events coordinator to join the dynamic philanthropy team. You will play a pivotal role in planning, organising, and executing a diverse range of events, providing the best possible experience to some of the charity’s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, engagement events, and as we steer towards starting to do income-generating events.
The special events coordinator will support the special events manager in creating and managing an exceptional events programme to underpin major donor fundraising, supporting portfolio managers to successfully engage prospects and donors. You will be a creative and innovative thinker, dynamic and experienced in organising events from concept to delivery. You will be confident and comfortable working in an ambitious and busy team that is driven to provide a high level of supporter care and excellent and exciting events.
Principal responsibilities
Event planning and coordination
· Develop event concepts and themes, create detailed event plans, and coordinate all logistical aspects of events of events falling within the remit of this role.
· Work closely with the philanthropy and campaigns team to design and implement special events that maximise fundraising potential.
Stewardship events
· Plan and manage events to acknowledge and appreciate donors, facilitating their continued support and engagement with the charity.
Engagement activities
· Organise and execute events that foster engagement and increase awareness of the charity's mission and goals.
Supporting the new cancer campaign
· Prepare for campaign events in support of a £50m campaign for a ground-breaking cancer centre on the Royal Free Hospital site.
Vendor management
· Whether on-site at one of our hospitals or at an external venue, take responsibility for sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with vendors, including caterers, suppliers, and on-site partners.
Budget management
· Create and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards.
Communications and promotion
· Collaborate with the communications team to develop promotional materials and strategies to maximise event attendance and engagement.
RSVP management
· Managing the RSVP mailbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses to event invitations and queries.
Database management
· Maintain and update event-related databases, ensuring accurate records of participants, donors, and sponsors.
Relationship management
· Act as the main point of contact for colleagues, donors, and contractors, ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the event planning and delivery process.
Portfolio manager support
· Assist portfolio managers in engaging with prospects and donors effectively, providing event-related insights and facilitating meaningful connections.
On-site coordination
· Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring all elements are in place and events run smoothly.
Post-event evaluation
· Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
Oversight and responsibility
· Manage risk assessment, risk management, and first aid training to ensure the safety and well-being of all event participants.
This position would suit a candidate who:
- is highly organised, creative, and possesses strong communication skills
- has proven experience in event planning and coordination, ideally including fundraising events
- develops excellent client relations
- has the ability to oversee events from setup to breakdown
- can manage RSVPs and maintain event-related activity on a CRM.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
· No specific qualifications are required, but a good level of numeracy and literacy is essential.
Experience
Essential
· Significant events delivery experience, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
· Proven track record in developing and managing events on time and ensuring it is in line with budget (managed by the special events manager) achieving key performance indicators and receiving positive feedback from guests.
· Evidence of using outstanding planning skills to deliver complex projects.
· Experience of setting, monitoring and managing targets, objectives, KPIs and activity plans.
Desirable
· Experience of leading on the creation and implementation of innovative events that are tailored towards a specific audience’s interests.
Skills and knowledge
· A keen interest in the fundraising sector, with a desire to learn and grow in the role.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent ability to negotiate and achieve objectives.
· Strong communication skills with an excellent eye for detail.
· Highly numerate with the ability develop and monitor against budgets.
· Detailed understanding of the events sector and appropriate techniques and approaches for a major donor audience.
· Understanding of major donor fundraising and the role events can play in successful cultivation of relationships (ideally learned through direct experience).
· Ability to contribute to a collaborative and agile team, enabling others to learn and deliver and celebrating successes.
· Excellent IT skills, including a thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
· Equal Opportunities awareness.
· Ability to:
- empathise and support staff positively
- build supportive and trusting relationships
· To be able to deliver a high quality of customer service to agreed timescales.
· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice including Gift Aid and GDPR.
The team
Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2023/24, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.
We pride ourselves on being a supporter focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.
Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:
·Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, the charity’s first patron programme, and special events to support these activities.
·Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.
·Our database and supporter care colleagues underpin and support the entire department.
Organisation
The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.
Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.
The recruitment process
To apply for this post, send your:
- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
- Cover letter: 1-2 page letter detailing your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: 9 June 2025, 12 noon.
Interview date: week commencing 16 June 2025
Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Benefits:
Core benefits
· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).
· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.
· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.
· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.
· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.
Support for your financial wellbeing
As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:
· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union
· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
· Our Death in Service benefit
Support for your health and wellbeing
· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
· Fortnightly guided meditation
· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
· Menopause peer support group
· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.
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About SPANA
SPANA is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
SPANA’s mission is to transform the welfare of working animals in a world where animals, people and the environment are respected and thrive. This is an exciting time to join us, as we grow and expand our global programmatic work and team.
Our innovative and ambitious 2023-2027 strategy involves scaling our impact while maintaining quality delivery, demonstrating greater value for money and using evidence to influence globally.
The Head of Data Insights and MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) will lead SPANA’s strategic approach to data, evidence and learning within our Global Programmes Department (GPD). This exciting and pivotal role will oversee the design, collection and analysis of data and insights across our diverse portfolio of international working animal welfare programmes and implementing partners.
This role will suit a strategic and solutions-focused leader with strong international programming experience in developing and delivering robust data systems, and in applying MEAL frameworks that enhance the impact and accountability. A deep commitment to SPANA’s mission to transform the welfare of working animals is essential.
Salary, contract and location
This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week) permanent role. This role is UK based, with regular attendance (approximately 1-2 times per month) in our London office. The salary for this role is approximately £55,000-£60,000, dependent on expereiunce. SPANA is also pleased to offer employees benefits including a generous company pension scheme and health care cash plan.
Further details and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details. To apply, please email a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling deadline until the role is filled.
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