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Details:
Salary: £22,800 per annum based on 3 days/21 hours per week (FTE: £38,000 per annum)
Contract: Fixed term contract for two years. Part time role working 3 days (21 hours) per week.
Location: The position will be based in Northern Ireland and will have a desk at Northern Ireland Hospice, Belfast. This role is eligible for the Hospice UK Hybrid Working Arrangement from the start of employment.
Hospice UK’s head office is based in London. This role will have full web-based connectivity to the central office, with regular opportunities to engage with the line manager and colleagues via email, face-to-face meetings, video calls, and telephone.
Whilst we work flexibly, because we work with decision makers in Stormont, there will be an expectation that you can travel to Belfast at short notice if required.
There will be occasional travel to London for department and/or organisational wide events, such as our in-person quarterly events.
Benefits:
- 25 days pro rata in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days pro rata in the second year of service and 30 days pro rata in the third.
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Family-friendly culture
- Learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced carers and compassionate leave
How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
Interview dates: We expect to hold interviews over Teams on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December 2025.
We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job information:
This exciting new role in our award-winning External Affairs department will work on policy and public affairs in Northern Ireland. You will fight for the hospice sector and people who need their care and support, helping us to create a nation where no one misses out on the care they need at the end of their lives.
This will be our first on-the-ground role in Northern Ireland, providing the post-holder with the opportunity to build our influencing work from the ground up. You will have the chance to build on our work over the last three years and the strong relationships we have with hospices. You will be working closely with our Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Scotland and NI) to expand our impact in Northern Ireland.
Key aspects of this role will include:
- Policy research, development and analysis - keep track of policy and political developments in Stormont, analyse their impact on hospices and people who need palliative care and brief colleagues and hospices on this. We would also expect you to prepare succinct and influential reports, consultation responses and briefings on policy issues for a range of audiences.
- Public affairs and campaigning - plan and deliver public affairs activity to achieve Hospice UK’s strategic aims and react to opportunities to influence the political debate in Northern Ireland, engaging with civil servants, parliamentarians and other external stakeholders in Northern Ireland.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders
- Act as a media spokesperson and represent Hospice UK at external events, meetings and conferences
- Build relationships with hospices in Northern Ireland to understand the challenges they face and the context they operate within.
It is essential that you have experience in policy, public affairs, campaigns or a related field in Northern Ireland and a good understanding of policy development and/or parliamentary processes in Northern Ireland.
We would also expect you to have excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills and an ability to quickly read, understand and respond to complex information.
You’ll find lots more information about the role and team in the Candidate Information Pack (available on our website to download).
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please send us the following documents by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025:
- Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4.
- A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download.
- A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download.
We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.
Closing date for applications: by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



Location: Remote, North of England with some requirement to travel (UK) and to spend time in London
The Organisation
The CSJ Foundation was born out of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) an independent think tank, established in 2004 that studies the root causes of Britain’s social problems and seeks to address these through innovative policy recommendations to government. The CSJ has changed the landscape of our political conversation by putting social justice at the heart of British politics. This has led to some of the biggest welfare reforms in a generation. The CSJ Foundation is committed to ensuring the voices of grassroots charities are elevated to national decision makers. Our aim is to bring much-needed frontline experience into national policymaking. Utilising local networks and a philanthropic platform to guide investment, the CSJ Foundation will ensure that charities who are fighting the root causes of poverty receive the right support – both in policymaking and funding. The CSJ Foundation was established to magnify and amplify the crucial role played by grassroots charities and social enterprises around the country. These organisations are on the frontline in the fight against poverty and do incredible work, day-in-day-out. Despite this fantastic work, these organisations remain largely unseen and underfunded. The CSJ Foundation seeks to change that.
The Role
The CSJ Foundation is looking for a Regional Portfolio Manager (North) to join its Portfolio team to help grow and professionalise it’s offering to charities and donors alike. The CSJF has big ambitions for its work with small charities over the next 3 years, central to this work is our Portfolio team. Based in the north of England (ideally north of Sheffield), the post-holder will be responsible for delivering first-rate charity due diligence on some of the best small charities in the UK. In this role you will use tech solutions to drive insights and understanding about CSJF’s work with charities, in addition, the post-holder will gather intel from frontline charities to create insights to inform the CSJ’s policy work. The post-holder will also seek to generate interesting media stories. The post holder will help to generate new income for the CSJF through multiple streams. The post-holder will work towards pre-agreed targets to grow the CSJF’s work, fully supported by the Managing Director and other colleagues. The Regional Portfolio Manager will hold responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with multiple charities based in the North of England, engaging in conversations with local organisations and individuals, to ensure that the CSJF’s work is driven forward effectively.
The Person
- Possessing the skills and aptitude to develop new policies and practices for delivering charity/portfolio services
- Interest in developing relationships with charity leaders, understanding their work and impact
- Proficiency for using and interpreting data, creating meaningful insights from gathered data about charities, philanthropy and the voluntary sector
- Understanding of systems and technology that can be used to interpret, analyse and present data
- Some proficiency with presenting information effectively using tools like Canva
- The ability to engage with stakeholders including business leaders, researchers, HNWs, and CEOs
- The ability to work independently and plan programmes of work and manage agreed timelines
- Ability to analyse, understand and synthesise complex information, and to present this in a concise and engaging way
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues and explain complex information simply
- A strong appreciation of the need for accuracy, quality control and process control
- An understanding of the economic and political environment of the day
- Ability to build relationships, utilising a high degree of social intelligence
- An interest in managing processes, driving business change, and developing the use of new technologies in business practice
- Strong understanding of UK charities, the issues faced by the sector, and the policy landscape that affects the voluntary sector.
- A commitment to the CSJF & CSJ’s vision, mission and values
- An interest in current affairs, politics and the social justice agenda
- Meticulous attention to detail and calm under pressure
- A collaborative team player with initiative and a positive “can do” attitude
- Highly organised, discrete, and with a high degree of personal integrity
Main Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this post include:
- Be a leading member of the CSJF’s portfolio team helping to professionalise and enhance our charity due diligence work
- Helping generate insights from charities to contribute to recommendations in CSJ policy reports
- Work with colleagues to develop a first-class data-input and reporting platform (or database) of charities to monitor their impact and activities
- Use this data to generate insights and presentations to showcase our work
- Interpret data to create insights about charities, philanthropy and the voluntary sector
- Use tech solutions to enhance our data analysis and presentation ability
- Use of presentational tools like Canva (and others) to create information packs for internal and external stakeholders
- Work alongside the Comms team to deliver mainstream media stories generated from frontline insights from the Northern charities
- Responsibility to generate new income for the CSJ Foundation
- Become the internal expert and ‘go-to’ person for 2-3 policy areas connected to CSJ’s research
- Streamline and maintain network of charity contacts across all pathways and then connect the best charities to the CSJ policy team
- Grow and maintain network of regional funders and supporters
- Steward relationship with CSJF Founders Club
- Host visits, events and forums to glean insights from frontline charities based in the North of England
- Support the CSJ Awards application process and judging
- Use the Awards process to onboard new charities
- Manage annual review of Portfolio charities for on/off boarding
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital & IT Project Manager
Salary: £50,232p.a.-£52,232p.a. (dependent on location)
We also offer 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hour’s system of working and enhanced family friendly policies
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Wigan or London (with hybrid working available) or remote based
Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.
As we’re moving forward we recognise that a diverse workforce yields the best results. We embrace all the different identities in the UK and we want our workforce to reflect that.
Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution and help us make the changes that cannot wait. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Digital & IT Project Manager to support us on the next steps of our technological journey. Working as part of the IT Department and reporting to the Digital & IT Director, you will play a key role in the delivery of several digital and infrastructure projects. To succeed in this role, it is critical that you have an appetite for continuous improvement, personal development and enjoy delivering projects through the full lifecycle.
All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.
If you are interested in the job role of Digital & IT Project Manager and want to help us make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description and ensure that you meet the essential criteria found in the person specification before applying.
After reading the application information, if you would love to work at Keep Britian Tidy as a Digital & IT Project Manager, please continue to apply.
As part of the application process you will need to answer 3 questions, submit your CV and complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.
Please submit your application before the closing date.
The deadline for applications is 0900, Wednesday 26 November 2025.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams w/c 15 December 2025.
If you require an in person interview, please let us know.
Please note we will only be able to contact successful candidates. Thank you for your interest in our work.
We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.
We are proud winners of the Working Families’ Best Small Employer Award 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This exciting new role at the Green Party has been created to underpin the Party's work on equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. The EEDI & Culture Manager will act as an internal advisor and will aid the leadership in defining the Party's responsibilities in this area.
We are looking for someone with a high level of knowledge and experience relating to EEDI and culture. You will be familiar with relevant legislation and best practice. You will also have experience in leading development and change in organisations.
The EEDI & Culture Manager will be working with people across the organisation at all levels. This includes the leaders of the Party and governance bodies, employees and activists. They will have the opportunity to shape and influence the Green Party's approach to increasing diversity and help cultivate an inclusive, equal and equitable culture across the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Title
Training and Engagement Manager: Education (London and South East)
Reports to
Programme Lead: Education
Pay Grade
Programmes & Delivery
Salary Scale
P3e: £30,440 – Plus London Weighting uplift (£2,940) where applicable
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location
Remote (Homeworking)
Main Role & Responsibilities
The post holder will be an active member of our programmes Team and will work across our portfolio of programmes.
They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training in their region. They will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with the education and youth work sectors.
They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
The post holder will maintain excellent relationship with Ygam Stakeholders and beneficiaries, providing ongoing support to organisations, to help them implement Ygam resources.
Who are we looking for?
Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.
At Ygam, we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to recruit only suitable people to work with children or vulnerable people.
Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam’s approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodiverse people and armed force veterans.
Role Requirements
Duties will include but not be limited to:
Planning
· Network and develop stakeholder relationships, leading the recruitment of delegates from schools, youth work providers and children’s services onto Ygam training.
· Develop Ygam’s presence in London and the South East within the education and youth sector working closely with partner organisations.
· Provide ongoing support to schools and youth organisations to help imbed Ygam materials within curriculum.
· Develop stakeholder relationships and a strong pipeline of delegates to attend the workshops delivered by Ygam, ensuring workshops are well attended.
· Identify and attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events to support our work.
· Signpost organisations to the Parent Hub to increase parent awareness.
· Work closely with Ygam colleagues to promote the wider programmes through your stakeholder engagement.
· Work closely with The Programme Lead: Education, to develop objectives and review individual performance.
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Delivery
· Deliver the Ygam portfolio of workshops (online and face to face).
· Provide high quality training to a range of professionals in line with Ygam’s Quality Assurance processes.
· Deliver workshops and training independently as well as through team teach approach.
· Be responsive to delegates needs, answering questions and queries in a supportive manner.
· Provide an excellent customer service to delegates.
Outcomes:
· Ensure accuracy of data utilising the CRM system
· Deliver and develop team teach opportunities to support teachers to implement Ygam resources.
· Provide ongoing support to practitioners to implement the YGAM resources and materials.
· Develop Case study opportunities to understand the impact of the Ygam resources.
· Work with evaluators to measure impact and performance.
Learning and Development:
· Self-identify any gaps in knowledge and any CPD to help you do your role effectively.
· Ensure all relevant CPD is completed and up to date on platforms such as IHasco.
· Attend support sessions with line manager (both remotely and in person).
· Record performance in your monthly 1-1’s with your line manager.
Administration:
· Send out joining instructions via our CRM system to delegates prior to workshops.
· Record attendance and email delegates post workshop to gather feedback.
· Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.
Person Specification
Essential:
· A detailed understanding of education within England and the PSHE programme of study and RSE Curriculum and how to engage in this sector across all key stages.
· Stakeholder engagement experience across Children’s services
· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
· Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).
· Experience of developing and delivering a sales pipeline and achieving KPI’s.
· Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.
· Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.
· Self-administrating experience.
· Prior experience of working within education.
· Prior experience of selling a product or service.
· Employment rights to live and work in the UK.
· Experience of working collectively as a team to meet targets.
Desirable:
· Public speaking experience
· Outstanding networking skills
· Experience utilising CRM systems.
· Willingness to travel where necessary for the role.
The successful applicant will be subject to reference checks, an Enhanced DBS check, and must have Employment rights to live and work in the UK. The applicant must also reside in London or the South East of England.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Fundraising and Grants Manager
Location: Remote/ Home-based in the UK within 90 minutes travel of Central London with occasional national and international travel.
Salary: £42-45k. Contract: Full-time, 1-year contract (with possibility of extension dependent on continuation of funding). You should be available to start in February 2026
The Fundraising and Grants Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of WeProtect Global Alliance’s 2026–2029 Investment Strategy. You will lead the day-to-day management of our multi-donor grants portfolio, ensuring that donor obligations are met and that grant and financial management systems are robust, efficient, and compliant.
Working closely with the Head of Development and colleagues across the Secretariat, you will contribute to donor stewardship, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and support the development of new and renewed funding opportunities with governments, multilateral institutions, foundations, and private donors.
We are seeking a highly organised and values-driven professional with proven experience managing complex donor-funded grants. You will bring financial and operational acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a small, fast-paced, remote-working team. Above all, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to child protection and to WeProtect Global Alliance’s
Deadline: 19:00 (GMT), Monday 24 November 2025
First Interviews: Week commencing 8th December 2025
Second Interviews: Week commencing 15th December 2025.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
This is an exciting role in Army Cadet Headquarters which provides administrative support to the functional delivery areas of the syllabus. We are looking for a person to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team and support administration across both our volunteer staff and employed workforce.
This post is primarily to support DofE and First Aid but may, where required, be surged to cover short term administrative responsibilities for other activity areas.
This position is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week) which will be home-based. However, regular travel across the UK attend events and meetings will be required.
Essential Skills
§ Experienced and skilled administrator and planner, who can work under own initiative in both office and remote environments.
§ Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationship across a range of organisations at all levels.
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
§ IT literate; experienced user of Microsoft office with experience in using document management systems, such as SharePoint.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by Sunday 30th November 2025. Please note, AI should not be used to produce either the covering letter or CV.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 15th December, via Microsoft Teams.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Fixed Term for up to 12 months.
We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic individual to join our award-winning Corporate Partnerships team! This senior role will co-lead the New Partnerships team to identify, develop, and secure high-value and long-term partnerships that deliver mutual benefits for our partners and Alzheimer’s Society. Alongside your peers, you will lead the strategic vision and development of the team, whilst leading on our highest value prospective partnership opportunities.
It is a hugely exciting time to join Alzheimer’s Society – the Corporate Partnerships team has delivered incredible growth in the last two years, increasing income by over 200% in that period. The team have won several high-profile new partnerships, including with British Airways, CBRE, Travis Perkins and Gas Distribution Networks. You will play a key role in shaping our strategy moving forwards, to ensure we deliver a sector-leading offering to businesses. You will have the opportunity to secure truly transformational partnerships that deliver valuable income and lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
With an ambitious growth strategy across Income and Engagement through our ‘Help and Hope Strategy’, now is a fantastic time to join Alzheimer’s Society and make your mark. This post offers an exceptional opportunity for an exciting next step in your career, building your skills as a leader and driving the growth of sector-leading partnerships and the wider team.
This is predominantly a homeworking role, but you will be required to travel to attend partner meetings, team days, and sector events, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be willing to travel when required.
About you
This is a key leadership role in the team which requires a tenacious individual who will drive progress and success, think outside the box, and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. To be successful, you will have significant, relevant experience of developing and winning high-value partnerships (or similar) at ideally £1m+ level, from either the charity, public, or commercial sectors.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong growth mindset to drive forward success of the New Partnerships team with vision, energy, creativity, and ambition. Your understanding of business drivers and the Environmental Social Governance landscape will enable you to also support the wider team in developing their high-value opportunities.
You should be confident and comfortable operating autonomously, demonstrating ambition and determination to succeed in delivering partnerships that are best-in-sector. As well as being a team player, you will be a strategic thinker, able to realise the vision of complex, strategic, and commercial partnerships.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Lead Trusts & Grants Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Trusts & Grants Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Full time 35 hours per week
LOCATION: Home working/ Hybrid
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY / GRADE: £32,330
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Senior Trusts & Grants Manager
• Trusts & Grants Officer
• Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
• Chief Operating Officer
• Senior Leadership & Service Managers
• Grant making trusts and foundations
• Major Donors
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Lead Trusts & Grants Officer is responsible for developing and delivering income from mid-value grant making funders, notably trusts and foundations. The role involves managing a dedicated pipeline of opportunities, writing and submitting compelling applications, and stewarding funder relationships. This position works closely with service teams to understand project needs and create accurate budgets and impactful funding proposals. This role will also provide direct line management to the Trusts & Grants Officer, supporting their professional development and ensuring the team's overall success in meeting fundraising targets.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising and Grants Management
• Pipeline Management: Lead on prospecting, developing and managing the mid-value trusts and grants pipeline, focusing on bids around £20,000 - £70,000, including multiyear grants, ensuring a consistent flow of opportunities to meet team income targets. Developing the skills and ability to manage higher value and more complex strategic bids.
• Application Writing: Develop and submit compelling, high-quality grant applications and proposals for mid-value funders, working closely with service teams, ensuring accurate budgets and income against Adoption UK’s strategic priorities.
• Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of new and existing mid-value funders, providing timely and impactful reports to secure renewed funding, and developing relationships with key external contacts through excellent communication.
• Reporting: Oversee the accurate tracking of all applications, reports, and communications using team tracking methods, and the CRM database, providing regular progress updates to the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager, the Trusts & Grants Officer, and service teams, to align fundraising activities with the organisation’s strategic priorities and annual income targets.
• Undertake other duties and projects as directed by the Senior Trusts & Grants Manager and Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications.
Team Management and Development
• Line Management: Provide line management and support to the Trusts & Grants Officer, including regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and professional development.
• Training and Mentoring: Guide the Trusts & Grants Officer on best practices for researching, writing, budgets, and stewarding of small-value grants.
Personal specification
Knowledge and experience
• Track record of successfully securing individual grant awards typically ranging between £10,000 and £50,000. (E)
• Knowledge of fundraising sector with specialist knowledge of grant making trusts and foundations, or similar grant/bid-writing experience (E)
• Experience in writing persuasive proposal documents and bids (E)
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising policies and process to deliver strategic goals (E)
• Experience in supporting service teams to deliver complex projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience in successfully stewarding multiple stakeholders including grant managers and major donors (D)
Qualifications and Education
• Graduate level or equivalent significant professional experience in fundraising/bid
Skills and abilities
• Ability to make decisions within area of responsibility, based on defined frameworks, policies, and procedures and/or based on knowledge of regulations and best practice (E)
• Shows good professional judgement (E)
• Can successfully operate matrix management of complex projects at a national level (E)
• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to communicate clearly and engage with stakeholders at all levels (E)
• Is successful in securing positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
• Demonstrates personal credibility (E)
• Demonstrates experience and ability in impact reporting (D)
• Ability to research the sector to identify the best prospects (D)
• Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• An exceptional administrator with excellent organisational and writing skills (E)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
Accountability
• Shows previous experience of achievement of income targets (E)
• Shows previous experience of excellent funder or similar relationship stewardship (E)
• Able to contribute to the development of income growth strategy and strategic goals (D)
Behaviours
• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross-functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
• Values the opinion of others. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
The Member Engagement Administrator will play a key role in supporting the eAA’s member engagement and event activities. This post will focus on increasing participation across the Association’s Special Interest Group (SIG) programme, supporting online and in-person events, and assisting in the delivery of the International Awards and International Conference.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, well-organised, and a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with volunteers and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a thriving membership organisation making a real impact in education and assessment innovation.
About the e-Assessment Association
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation based in the UK that brings together everyone with an interest in digital assessment. Since 2008, the eAA has championed the adoption of technology-enhanced assessment across education, training, and professional learning.
The eAA’s mission is to:
- Provide professional support and facilitate discussion for people working in this field.
- Showcase and promote the positive contributions that technology makes to all forms of assessment.
- Develop and share good practice for both suppliers and consumers of e-Assessment technologies.
We are a small, friendly, and collaborative team with an active and growing global membership. There are always new and exciting projects in the pipeline, with some of our current including a rebrand and the launch of a brand-new website.
Key Responsibilities
Special Interest Group (SIG) Support:
- Manage the administration and coordination of the eAA’s Special Interest Groups.
- Support and prompt volunteer leads to ensure each SIG remains active and productive.
- Coordinate and schedule SIG meetings and online events, including setting up Cvent/ Zoom/Teams sessions and distributing materials.
- Assist with follow-up actions such as publishing content, circulating recordings, and gathering member feedback.
- Monitor engagement levels and prepare summary reports for the Operations Manager and Board.
Event Support (Online and In-person):
- Assist in the setup, promotion, and delivery of online events, including webinars, panel discussions, and SIG sessions.
- Manage speaker liaison, registration processes, and event logistics.
- Support the delivery of major eAA events including the International Conference (2026) and the International Awards Gala Dinner, including administrative coordination and event materials.
- Ensure a positive participant experience by handling communications and post-event follow-up.
Membership and Communications:
- Respond to member and volunteer enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Support the creation and distribution of newsletters, announcements, and updates about SIG and event activity.
- Contribute to website updates and online event listings (including management of our online ‘Events Calendar’).
General Administrative Support:
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in shared systems
- Support the wider team on projects or tasks as directed by the Operations Manager.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Work closely with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners.
- Attend in-person team meetings and support in-person at Association events (Time-Off-In-Lieu policy in operations for additional hours worked).
General:
- Maintain records, files, and documentation in an organised manner.
- Assist with special projects as required
- Other appropriate tasks and roles as delegated by the Operations Manager
- To undertake other duties which may, from time to time, be necessary to further the work of eAA.
Please note, there will be the occasional requirement (c. 6 times per year) to travel nationally (UK) for events and team meetings. These instances will include overnight stays. There may be future requirement for some international travel.
Qualifications
Essential Skills:
- At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative support role.
- Experience managing events (especially online events such as webinars or small conferences).
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- ‘Tech-savvy’ with a willingness and ability to adapt to new technologies and programmes, including AI. Confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Zoom/Teams, and social media platforms.
- Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working in a membership organisation, charity, or non-profit setting.
- Familiar with CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.
- Familiar with content creation tools such as Canva.
- Experience using event platforms such as Cvent.
- Passion for education and technology, with a commitment to promoting the use of e-assessment.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated, friendly team, passionate about advancing e-assessment.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Working Arrangements
- This is a remote, work-from-home position.
- Occasional travel within the UK will be required for team meetings and events (travel and accommodation expenses covered).
- A Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL) policy operates for additional hours worked.
Application process
The e-Assessment Association is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining why they are a good fit for this role. Applicants should remove any personal information from their CV and covering letter (name, email address, photograph etc.). We also ask applicants to complete our equality and diversity monitoring form at the point of application.
Applications should be submitted online via our website. We do not accept applications by email. The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 26 November, 12:00-noon GMT. If you experience any issues in uploading your application, require this description in a different format, or have any questions about the role, please contact Adam Taylor, Operations Manager.
Interviews will be held online (Teams or Zoom) on Thursday 4 December. Shortlisted candidates will be set a task ahead of interviews, details for which will be communicated following shortlisting. Please note, it is not possible to schedule interviews for any other date than that stated above. Interviews will take place in normal business hours (09:00 – 17:00)
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to the eAA verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is one of two District Property Secretary roles in North West England Methodist District, who will be the first point of contact on all matters relating to property. Using their knowledge of land and buildings, and their use and maintenance, in addition to knowledge of governance in the Methodist church context, the postholders will ensure a coherent and holistic approach to property across the District.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advice to churches and circuits on property-related matters
Work with colleagues, including ministers and lay members of the circuits and churches within the District, to maximise utilisation of property and land across the District for mission and income generation, in line with Connexional property strategy
- Support with selling properties
- Collaborate with colleagues on seeking alternative opportunities for mission or income generation
- Provide guidance on potential grant opportunities
Provide support with the instruction of professional advisors and contractors and liaise with surveyors as necessary
Provide advice and support to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in compliance with relevant standards and legislation
Support the management of the consents process
- Advise the consent giving body of the District regarding property projects and the feasibility of District grants
- Provide support on the use of the online consents system
- Oversee the submission of annual returns
Provide oversight of quinquennial inspections
- Ensure inspections are undertaken in a timely manner
- Ensure action points are followed up
- Collate copies of returns
To assist in the development and continual review of the District Development Plan for property
Ensure work is in line with the requirements of relevant bodies and legislation
- The Methodist Standing Orders and Connexional Team (including as a member of the Connexional Property Group)
- Maintain the District relationship with TMCP and action any correspondence as required
Report at District Policy Committee/Synod as required
NWED covers the geographical areas of Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and parts of Cheshire and Derbyshire.
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Hours: 35hrs per week, including some evening and weekend working
Location: Home-based, with some travelling required
Responsible to: District Secretary: Administration Compliance
Terms and Conditions
33 days (231hrs) annual leave entitlement per year, including public holidays.
There is a contributory pension scheme to which eligible lay employees will be auto-enrolled. Lay employees who do not meet the auto-enrolment criteria are eligible to join the scheme subject to certain provisions.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of up to three-month probationary period.
Opportunities for study and for training.
The North West England District is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, inclusion and equality, and promoting the welfare of the communities served. As such, the successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks and be required to complete relevant training in the course of their probationary period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to: People Services Manager
Location: Home-based, occasional travel may be required.
Grade & Salary: Grade C, £28,148 - £32,519 per annum, depending upon experience, plus 8% employer pension contribution
Duration: Permanent established role
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Job Purpose:
The postholder administers all day-to-day activities within People Services and is responsible for the accurate, timely administration of all people-related data throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement. Committed to business process improvement, the post-holder operates within strict confidentiality and compliance boundaries. The People Services Officer role models organisational values and behaviours, providing technical advice to colleagues when required and supporting the People Services Manager across all areas of the team’s work.
Main responsibilities:
- People administration and record keeping
- Always ensure fully compliant employee records, updating as required.
- Process all monthly changes (starters, leavers, contractual changes) accurately and meeting payroll deadlines.
- Bring a focus to gathering diversity data, so that insight and appropriate action and support is possible.
- Maintain and explain annual leave, providing reports as necessary for line managers.
- Ensure that employee files are updated with all relevant correspondence and maintained in line with GDPR, with archiving and data erasure in line with BC’s policy.
- Support the CEO Office and People Services Manager with the annual pay review administration.
- Continuously improve data management processes to enable clear and accurate reporting.
- Support Finance and Payroll with audit requests, meeting reporting deadlines.
Recruitment and selection, onboarding, and induction
- Manage the sourcing and advertising of new roles, once approved for recruitment.
- Support the procurement and management of external recruitment partners and internal assessment panels
- Liaise between candidates and hiring managers, setting up panels and ensuring selection process is effective and candidate friendly.
- Ensure that any reasonable adjustments requested during recruitment are implemented appropriately.
- Support hiring managers with induction and onboarding.
- Support BC induction programmes, providing information and presenting on People Services topics.
- Support on VISA and immigration and DBS checking as required.
- Run the Buddy Scheme for BC.
HR Information and Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee data within the HRIS (Breathe), record and update.
- Provide regular standard reporting on key performance metrics for the organisation. (e.g. staff turnover, sickness absence, PDR completion rates, FTE, and headcount.)
- Provide people data for funding bids as required.
- Liaise with the HRIS provider for all system upgrades and maintenance, scheduling and testing new releases appropriately.
- Participate in HRIS provider network discussions to ensure that BC is maximising understanding of the system and services provided.
Learning and development
- Support all aspects of learning and development within the organisation, including diary management, registration, and monitoring.
- Review and improve content for People Services training materials.
- Maintain and report on records relating to compliance / mandatory training.
- Deliver introductory training in areas of expertise, for example recruitment, sickness absence management and contract changes.
- Act as first point of contact for external training partners and e-learning provider, directing and escalating queries as needed.
- Employee relations, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Update and format organisational policies under the guidance of the People Services Manager.
- Support with the implementation of the annual staff survey.
- Update and maintain the People Services SharePoint site, bringing accuracy and clarity to the content.
- Support on the administration of benefits schemes (e.g. cycle to work scheme).
- Support on people-related events, such as EDI celebrations and recognition awards (as relevant), ensuring inclusivity and efficient organisation.
- Know when to escalate confidential situations to protect individuals and BC.
- Source and support wellbeing activity that meets BC’s and individuals’ needs, including the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Commission Occupational Health reports as required.
- Provide first-line advice to managers on day-to-day people queries, such as sickness absence.
Project work
Undertake projects for People Services that enable continuous improvement of the services and function and self-development in the role.
Contribute to organisation-wide projects from time to time, bringing People expertise to the project team.
General:
- Promote BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role and leading by example.
- Undertake all duties in compliance with BC policies, processes and code of conduct, role modelling inclusive behaviour to enable a diverse workforce.
- Be cost conscious and respectful of funders’ money. Make good financial decisions to minimise cost and maximise impact by the charity.
- Commit to personal and professional development and learning through the Performance and Development Review process and one-to-one meetings with your line manager.
- Exhibit empathy with the mission and vision of BC, being a good external ambassador for the organisation.
Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.
Closing date: Monday, 1 December 2025 at 23:59.
Interviews will be held on either Tuesday 16th or Wednesday 17th December 2025.
As our People Services Officer, you’ll help make Butterfly Conservation a great place to work by delivering efficient, friendly, and accurate People Services support across every stage of the employee journey. From recruitment and onboarding to data management and wellbeing initiatives, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our people so they can focus on saving butterflies, moths, and the natural environment.
We’re looking for an experienced, super organised, enthusiastic, process-driven, and compassionate team player who enjoys helping others and improving how things work. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, great communication skills, and a passion for supporting people and our conservation mission.
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in the Bury area.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11325 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Bury. However, regular travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings and other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Salary: Circa £21,900 per annum (FTE circa £27,435 per annum)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. Continued funding beyond this period is subject to future contract renewals and cannot be guaranteed.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 30 November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 15 and 16 December 2025. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.
The Stroke Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes that will help them to prevent further strokes.
- Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
- A caring profession, ideally with experience in supporting people with disabilities.
- Setting up and running support groups.
This role requires regular travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.


