Programme and policy manager jobs in city of london, greater london
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Making The Leap is an innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.
The organisation has two pillars: Programmes – which is direct delivery to young people from less-advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to raise their aspirations and increase their access to opportunities, and Leadership and Advocacy - which covers the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast, the Social Mobility List, our research function and a number of strands: core Making The Leap, your remit would be directly with the first three strands and your team will be responsible for generating the income for core Making The Leap.
Role overview:
As a member of MTL’s senior management team, you will take responsibility for the organisation’s growth and outward facing initiatives. You will lead and manage the organisation’s portfolio of social mobility leadership strands, and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders. You will provide dynamic day-to-day leadership for the MTL’s directorate responsible for income generation, impact, research, communications and policy, and ensure the organisation continues to be an exemplar of innovation, integrity and collaboration. You will also be contributing to, implementing and monitoring delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan.
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Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.
We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.
About the role
- Delivering support to people who are experiencing homelessness and are rough sleeping in the borough of Tower Hamlets.
- Conducting person-centred assessments with those who self-present at the service for support
- Agree plans, in conjunction with service users, to move into accommodation and access specialist services which will address the underlying causes of their homelessness.
- To make referrals into Tower Hamlets and Pan-London local authority housing options services, using Homeless Reduction Act
- To work with partner agencies to provide joint support to service users where appropriate
- To build relationships with housing providers and the private rented sector, to increase the portfolio of affordable referral routes into accommodation.
- You will have excellent communication skills and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.
- You will support the development of the service and ensure that you are delivering a solution-focussed and strength-based approach.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To apply: Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.




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Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
Overall Purpose of the Community and Events Fundraising Officer
As our Community and Events Officer, you will primarily focus on the expansion and development of our community and events programme.
Supported by the Senior Fundraising Manager, you will develop and shape this area of fundraising, including creating new products and stewardship plans, resulting in the engagement, development and retention of supporters.
This is a new and exciting role due to the growth and success of our community and events portfolio. This a great time to join Guts UK as we look to build on this success with a supportive and collaborative team.
Who we’re looking for?
You will be innovative, focused and self-sufficient, with a solutions focused mindset.
You will be joining a small fundraising team and so a self-starting and team focused attitude will be key. You will be a great team player who enjoys collaborating with fundraising and other charity colleagues.
A committed and inspiring ambassador for Guts UK, you will be proud to promote and represent our cause and our programme of events.
Location
Our office is in London, on the edge of Regents Park, and is easily accessible by public transport. We support hybrid working but attendance in the office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need




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JUSTICE is looking to recruit an Interim Head of Governance and Operations to join our friendly, values-led team. This is a fixed term post for 12 months (maternity cover) and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience of governance and operational management.
We are looking for an individual who has an interest in the purpose of the charity (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach), as well as a keen interest in taking responsibility for a diverse and wide range of tasks from providing and overseeing the secretariat functions related to our governance and risk as well as leading in important cross-cutting areas such as audit, budget management and providing HR support. This role will really suit someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable with a degree of autonomy and who thrives in a role where no two days are the same.
This role plays a central role in the workings of the organisation including with our Policy Team, our Comms Team and our Development Team. They also join Senior Management Team meetings and all Board and Committee meetings. The role currently line manages one direct report but this may be increased to two and reports into and works closely with the Chief Executive. This role also leads on the relationships with our accountants (who deliver our financial management and accounting functions) and other external contractors.
JUSTICE is a law reform and human rights organisation, working to improve processes and policies to support everyone, particularly marginalised groups, be able to seek justice or a remedy when their rights have been breached or the law has been broken. We also seek to improve the justice system as a whole, ensuring that laws are clear and consistent and that the government and other key decisionmakers are held to account.
We are a founding member of The Justice Hub, which is situated next to St Paul’s Cathedral. in London. We also have staff based in other locations including in Manchester, Sheffield and Edinburgh. As a UK wide organisation, we are keen to support team members from all over the UK and this is a role that can be fulfilled in a hybrid way. Our London base has a number of hot desks dedicated to JUSTICE and access to meeting rooms and other spaces and we work alongside other like-minded charities in the justice sector as part of the Hub.
All team members are expected to join the ‘in-person’ days in the office (roughly 5 days a year) but otherwise we encourage and support flexible working. In addition, this role requires a minimum of 5 days per month working in our London offices. Alongside flexible working conditions, every member of staff is entitled to 27 days annual leave plus an additional two days of leave to look after your wellbeing and to celebrate your birthday. We also close the office between 25 December and 1 January (inclusive), which is addition to the annual leave mentioned above. We review salaries according to inflationary changes on an annual basis, contribute 8% to your pension for the first 2yrs, rising to a 10.5% contribution thereafter and offer generous parental and dependency-related leave. As part of looking after your wellbeing, we also provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The candidate pack including the Job Description for the role and details of how to apply can be found on our website.
The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 18 August 2025.
Sifting will be completed by Friday 22 August 2025.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 September and Thursday 11 September. Candidates may be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.
JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and welcome everyone who shares our values and purpose regardless of age, gender, race, region, socio-economic background, education, sexuality, identity, disability and neurodiversity.
Due to the high number of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not interviewed.
Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies.
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Job title: Professional Communities Manager
Reporting to: Director of Membership
Line Manager Responsibility for: Professional Communities Co-ordinator
Location: This is a remote UK-based role with regular travel to CST’s national and regional events, mainly in Birmingham and London. Candidates within reasonable travel distance to these locations are preferred.
Salary: £41,603 - £45,470 a year.
Pension: We offer a workplace pension and life assurance scheme. CST makes contributions equivalent to 10% of your gross salary.
Annual leave: Initially 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional two days leave after three years’ service.
Working hours: Full-time 37.5 hours.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12 noon.
Interview Date: First stage interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 9th September 2025, second stage interviews will be conducted on Thursday 11th September 2025.
Job overview
The Professional Communities Manager leads the development, content curation, and operational delivery of CST’s 11 Professional Communities. These networks, events, and forums are a core benefit of CST membership and are provided free of charge to members.
This is a proactive, member-focused role that blends operational excellence with strategic content oversight. The postholder will work directly with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters, CST platinum partners and members to ensure that all communities are vibrant, professionally hosted, and deliver high-quality, relevant content.
The role also plays a key part in ensuring a joined-up approach to content across CST’s full range of activities, working closely with the professional learning and conference teams and partnerships to ensure alignment and maximise value for members.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Development and Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen the value, engagement, and content of CST Professional Communities.
- Set clear objectives and KPIs to monitor success and drive continuous improvement of community services.
- Regularly evaluate community activity, identifying ways to increase engagement, relevance, and impact for members.
Community Content Curation and Management
- Oversee the quality, consistency, and relevance of content across all 11 Professional Communities, ensuring alignment with member priorities and organisational objectives.
- Work in partnership with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters and CST’s platinum partnerships to proactively commission, curate, and quality-assure community content (e.g., webinars, blogs, resources, discussions).
- Work closely with the professional learning and conference teams to ensure a joined-up, coherent approach to content across CST activity, avoiding duplication and enhancing overall member value.
- Identify content gaps and work creatively, including drawing upon resources and contacts within the policy and partnership team to address them, ensuring a balanced and evolving programme across the communities.
Community Engagement and Facilitation
- Lead and facilitate virtual and in-person community events, ensuring professional delivery and high-quality member interaction.
- Support and brief speakers, chairs, and contributors to ensure a consistently excellent experience for members.
- Actively promote member engagement through community platforms and other channels, driving participation and interaction.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CST members, community chairs, speakers, and supporters.
- Collaborate with internal colleagues across membership, communications, professional learning, policy, and conference teams to maximise the impact of community activities.
- Manage relationships with sponsors where appropriate, ensuring alignment with CST values.
Digital Platform and Event Management
- Oversee the effective use of digital and platforms (including CiviCRM and Hivebrite,) to host communities, deliver events, and share content.
- Manage operational aspects of events and online communities, ensuring smooth logistics and excellent user experience.
Data, Insight, and Reporting
- Monitor and report on community engagement, content performance, and member feedback, using data to guide improvements.
- Lead the ongoing development of data processes for the communities, ensuring accurate insights are captured and shared.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage, develop, and support the Professional Communities Coordinator, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Encourage learning and development across the team to ensure consistently excellent member service.
Adaptability and Wider Contribution
- Contribute to broader membership engagement strategies and initiatives.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Membership to support CST’s mission
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The Performance Marketing Specialist will deliver, optimise and evaluate Battersea’s digital advertising campaigns, specialising in paid digital advertising channels such as Meta and TikTok.
The role will be responsible for implementing and managing large annual media spends to support the achievement of strategic objectives and individual campaign targets.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 18th August 2025
Interview date(s): First round: w/c 1st September 2025. Second round: to be confirmed.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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Role type: Contractor
Rate: Day rate to be negotiated within a range in line with NHS Providers associate rates, plus expenses for in person delivery in line with our policy
Location: United Kingdom (Remote and in person delivery)
Closing date: at 12 noon on Wednesday 6 August
Interview dates: Friday 29 August & Monday 1 September, London
Introduction to NHS Providers
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
As an Associate with NHS Providers, you will be entering into a mutually beneficial partnership with us, gaining understanding of many of our insights and connections with trusts, just as we will benefit from your facilitation and development skills and content expertise.
Introduction to the Board Development programme
Our Board Development programme supports NHS board members and governance professionals with practical, high-impact training tailored to the unique challenges of the sector. We pride ourselves on excellent feedback, with 98% of past attendees rating our training good or excellent.
The programme is a paid for offer and provides:
- Bespoke board and senior leadership development programmes.
- Core training modules for individuals.
- Induction programmes for new board members.
- Aspiring directors programme for individuals.
- Bespoke board and committee effectiveness reviews.
What we offer and what we ask of you
As an associate, you will be involved in the delivery of aspects of the Board Development programme including our NHS quality for NEDs module. You will work with, and collaborate with, a group of talented fellow associates with a varied range of skills and capabilities, as well as board experience, NHS experience, coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills. Your responsibilities will include delivering dynamic training sessions using pre-prepared materials; delivery could be online or face to face. On occasion you will also be required to utilise your skills and experience to support the development and maintenance of new and existing training session materials. This role requires a passionate individual with a strong background in clinical governance and a proven track record of facilitating engaging and impactful training sessions.
We will support you by offering you commissioned pieces of work on a daily rate, either to help scope and deliver bespoke board development work with NHS trusts and other system partners, or to help us deliver our open courses, where we will be proactive in confirming the agenda and briefing you on content. We ask all of our associates to sign an associate contract which means we can approach you with offers of work over the course of the year. We will ensure you have sufficient information about the trusts, and other clients, that you will be working with. When appropriate, we will provide you with training opportunities to support your facilitation of training sessions.
Description of the associate role
We are looking for clinical governance specialists to join our associate pool. We are looking for individuals with a mixture of experience including:
- Significant experience of working at board level
- Experience of acting as a Medical or Nursing director or deputy level clinician with lead experience of NHS clinical governance
- Ability to translate theory into practical insights
- Proactive approach to building and maintaining effective client relationships, including excellent levels of communication
- Strong organisational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility to deliver training in various formats
- Ability to communicate complex clinical governance concepts to a non-technical audience
Desirable experience and skills include:
- Current or previous NHS board member
- Proficiency in using virtual training platforms and tools
- Significant facilitation experience
- Interest in sharing knowledge, training and development
- Ability to use technology adeptly to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery
- Ability to travel across the UK for in-person training sessions as required.
We are driven by our values centred around respect, inclusion, collaboration and being an effective organisation. We are also committed to being an anti-racist organisation. We expect our associates to align with these values whilst representing the organisation.
Equality and diversity
We are working hard to ensure that we are diverse and inclusive in all we do. This runs from how we gather, author, and share the thought leadership that the organisation puts out to how we engage with our members and the wider public. It includes how we recruit staff and procure partners and services, through to how we give people opportunities to develop, grow and advance their careers. We are committed to the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. This commitment will apply to recruitment and selection practices, learning, and development and internal promotions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a Senior Policy and Research Officer to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Senior Policy and Research Officer
Location: Homeworking with the requirement to occasionally attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £34,093.64 per annum (this is inclusive of a London Weighting allowance of £3,000 which may be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement).
Contract type: Fixed term (12 months), Full-time
Hours: 37.5
Refuge is recruitment for a Senior Policy and Research Officer to join it's successful Policy and Public Affairs Team.
The Senior Policy and Research Officer will be responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative research on issues affecting survivors of domestic abuse and propose robust, evidence-based policy recommendations as well as analysing policy developments and producing briefings, reports, and consultation responses to influence public policy. The successful candidate will bring excellent policy analysis, data analysis and research skills as well as strong communication and project management skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with survivors of domestic abuse to shape Refuge's policy programme to drive system change to end Violence Against Women and Girls.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9.00am on 13 August 2025
Interview date: 27 & 29 August 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
Role type: Contractor
Rate: Day rate to be negotiated within a range in line with NHS Providers associate rates, plus expenses for in person delivery in line with our policy
Location: United Kingdom (Remote and in person delivery)
Closing date: at 12 noon on Wednesday 6 August
Interview dates: Friday 29 August & Monday 1 September, London
Introduction to NHS Providers
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
As an Associate with NHS Providers, you will be entering into a mutually beneficial partnership with us, gaining understanding of many of our insights and connections with trusts, just as we will benefit from your facilitation and development skills and content expertise.
Introduction to the Board Development programme
Our Board Development programme supports NHS board members and governance professionals with practical, high-impact training tailored to the unique challenges of the sector. We pride ourselves on excellent feedback, with 98% of past attendees rating our training good or excellent.
The programme is a paid for offer and provides:
- Bespoke board and senior leadership development programmes.
- Core training modules for individuals.
- Induction programmes for new board members.
- Aspiring directors programme for individuals.
- Bespoke board and committee effectiveness reviews.
What we offer and what we ask of you
As an associate, you will be involved in the delivery of aspects of the Board Development programme including our well led and effectiveness reviews. You will work with, and collaborate with, a group of talented fellow associates with a varied range of skills and capabilities, as well as board experience, NHS experience, coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills. Your responsibilities will include delivering dynamic training sessions using pre-prepared materials; delivery could be online or face to face. On occasion you will also be required to utilise your skills and experience to support the development and maintenance of new and existing training session materials. This role requires a passionate individual with a strong background in system thinking and a proven track record of facilitating engaging and impactful training sessions.
We will support you by offering you commissioned pieces of work on a daily rate, either to help scope and deliver bespoke board development work with NHS trusts and other system partners, or to help us deliver our open courses, where we will be proactive in confirming the agenda and briefing you on content. We ask all of our associates to sign an associate contract which means we can approach you with offers of work over the course of the year. We will ensure you have sufficient information about the trusts, and other clients, that you will be working with. When appropriate, we will provide you with training opportunities to support your facilitation of training sessions.
Description of the associate role
We are looking for system thinking specialists to join our associate pool. We are looking for individuals with a mixture of experience including:
- Significant experience of working at board level.
- Experience delivering board level development of system thinking.
- Experience assisting boards to work in an integrated way across organisations and boundaries.
- Ability to translate theory into practical insights and case studies from both the NHS and other sectors.
- Significant facilitation experience.
- Proactive approach to building and maintaining effective client relationships, including excellent levels of communication.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Adaptability and flexibility in delivery training in various formats.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience.
Desirable experience and skills include:
- Current or previous NHS board member.
- Proficiency in using virtual training platforms and tools.
- Ability to use technology adeptly to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
- Ability to travel across the UK for in-person training sessions as required.
We are driven by our values centred around respect, inclusion, collaboration and being an effective organisation. We are also committed to being an anti-racist organisation. We expect our associates to align with these values whilst representing the organisation.
Equality and diversity
We are working hard to ensure that we are diverse and inclusive in all we do. This runs from how we gather, author, and share the thought leadership that the organisation puts out to how we engage with our members and the wider public. It includes how we recruit staff and procure partners and services, through to how we give people opportunities to develop, grow and advance their careers. We are committed to the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. This commitment will apply to recruitment and selection practices, learning, and development and internal promotions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you skilled at stewarding funder partnerships and unlocking new income streams to support impactful education work across the UK?
Want to play a key role in shaping the ambitious direction for a national charity that sees that all young people are equipped through citizenship and democratic education?
Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We’re a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.
This is a newly created and pivotal role that will lead our approach to income generation and strategic growth. As Senior Business & Partnerships Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in corporate partnerships, trust fundraising, and strategic collaborations, while also shaping how we position and promote our offer.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior management team to drive forward our mission and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
Role snapshot:
- Lead the delivery and success of our bold income generation strategy
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities, with a focus on corporate partnerships and trusts/foundations
- Shape and promote Young Citizens’ offer and work for external audiences, enhancing visibility, advocacy and reach
- Build and manage high-value relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators
- Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a key member of the senior management team
- Represent the charity externally, championing our work and impact
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a strategic and proactive senior leader with a proven track record in income generation and business development, ideally within the charity, education, or corporate responsibility sectors. This role requires a collaborative and entrepreneurial self-starter who can effectively manage and grow our existing network of funders, while also contributing to the development of our evolving business model.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in securing income from corporate partnerships and/or trusts and foundations
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly understand social impact areas and align them with funder priorities
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive proposals and deliver compelling pitches
- A strategic mindset, with experience contributing to organisational planning and growth
- The ability to develop tailored business models and outreach campaigns with both speed and care
- A collaborative, confident approach and experience working at a senior level, including with CEOs or executive teams
- A team player mindset, interested in helping shape great organisational culture and performance
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a new role, influence strategy, and help grow a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- Paid volunteering leave
- A day off for your birthday
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- Season ticket loan
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK
This is a hybrid role with some days each week at our London office ongoingly. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to London and have the existing right to work in the UK.
To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.
As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the person specification. This will give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
Closing date: 11pm on Sunday, 17th August 2025.
Please note:
• Young Citizens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Young Citizens welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.



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Salary: £39,778.72, plus £5,023.71 London weighting allowance
Contract length: Permanent
Location: This is a hybrid role, requiring weekly regular attendance at our Old Street office in London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 11:30pm
Do you have proven fundraising experience and are looking for the next step in your career? Or are you experienced in working with high-net-worth clients in a private sector role, looking to change direction and work with one of the UK’s leading charities?
We are looking for the right candidate to fill our Philanthropy Manager role, to play a crucial role in the success of our thriving Income Generation directorate.
About the role
As Philanthropy Manager you will be focusing on managing relationships through a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals giving five figure gifts and building a pipeline of support at the £20k-£50k level. It will involve maintaining and uplifting a small portfolio of existing major donor relationships by delivering a programme of excellent donor cultivation and stewardship.
It will involve reaching new audiences through proactively building a pipeline of new major donor opportunities by using new acquisition strategies with a focus on a peer-peer approach and collaborating with other Income Generation teams, senior staff and volunteers to reach and engage with new audiences.
This role is a great opportunity to make a significant impact for the leading housing and homelessness charity in the UK.
About you
You will help to take philanthropy fundraising to new heights growing our income by maximising support from existing major donors and building pipelines of new high-value opportunities. You will need to be a natural ‘go getter’ who is ambitious and proactive, willing to go the extra mile to provide first-class stewardship and secure new support. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations of quality work and output.
You will need the following skills and experience to succeed in the role:
- Experience of securing donations from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations or working with high-net-worth clients in a private client role
- Excellent communication, relationship building and writing skills
- Experience of initiating projects and working collaboratively to manage projects across diverse teams
Apply to be part of our team and help us defend the right to a safe home.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Shelter’s High Value Partnerships department is crucial to achieving our charitable mission and is responsible for raising £30 million a year through fundraising with high-net-worth individuals, legacy and in-memory supporters, trusts and foundations, companies and statutory funders. The Philanthropy team work with high-net-worth individuals to raise major donor income to help power Shelter’s work.
You will work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to shape and deliver new tactics to expand our network of potential donors. You will be supported by our experienced and energetic fundraising team along with colleagues in frontline services, campaigns and finance.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the points in the About You section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format.
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We create change and align behind our strategy
- We are open to risk and learning from our experiences
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Join Our Team!
As Healthcare Professional Education & Engagement Lead at Crohn's & Colitis UK, you will be integral in the development of healthcare professional online education and engagement networks in both primary and secondary care. You will also work on a variety of other healthcare professional projects. This is a role that is both fulfilling and challenging and requires travel to healthcare professional conferences. You will be supporting the Health Services Manager and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, all with a view to improving the quality and the standards of health services for all people affected by Crohn's and Colitis.
A full description of the role and responsibilities can be found in the recruitment pack, available to download.
About you
You will:-
- have experience of supporting the delivery of healthcare professional education and training projects and programmes in a UK wide healthcare context.
- have experience of establishing and maintaining a wide range of stakeholder relationships to ensure the partnerships needed to deliver our projects and programmes.
- be a team player with great written and verbal communication skills.
Our location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. But one thing we have learned from the pandemic, is that we are able to work very effectively from home. In this role, there is plenty of scope for doing that, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings and the charity meets four times a year in the office at our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days. It is possible therefore you could live almost anywhere in the country. If you want to be considered for the role but are worried about location, talk to us – it may work!
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing date: Monday 11 August at 9am
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
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The Administrative Assistant will play a key role in supporting our WOW (Women Off to Work) team with its successful delivery of this employability support programme. The role holder will provide high quality administrative and customer service support to the WOW programme, helping to ensure smooth delivery of sessions and a strong support service for local women.
We would love to see an application from you if you have:
- Demonstrable administrative experience
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
- An understanding of the needs of women who are marginalised within the world of work
About the Project
We are delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery to deliver a third phase of our incredibly popular Women Off to Work (WOW) programme. Since 2017, WOW has supported hundreds of local women from predominantly Global Majority communities through holistic training and pathways into work programme.
WoW delivers a blend of life and vocational skills training, promoting general employability and improved wellbeing through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, practical advice on self-employment and micro-businesses, ESOL classes and more. The programme provides women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into-work action plans.
About Us
The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.
From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programming includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more.
Staff benefits for working at The Abbey Centre:
- Subsidised lunch
- Interest-free season ticket loan/bicycle loan scheme
- 23 days annual leave (plus public & statutory holidays) – pro-rata
- Contributions of 6% of salary into stakeholder pension scheme, when matched by 3% personal contributions.
Deadline to apply: 9am on Monday 11th August
Interviews: Week commencing 18th August at The Abbey Centre
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the deadline, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement no longer than 2 pages long, outlining how you meet the person specification.
We support a healthy and cohesive community in south Westminster by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most.
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We are looking for a Digital Engagement Officer to lead the planning and delivery of high-impact digital communications, with a strong emphasis on email marketing.
In this role, you will play a key part in deepening supporter engagement across both financial and non-financial touchpoints, helping to build a stronger connection to Battersea’s mission and values. Your work will directly contribute to increasing return on investment and enhancing customer lifetime value.
Our Marketing & Communications Team
Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.
Digital team
Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Digital team. Responsible for Battersea’s digital output, our goal is to drive innovation and impact online. We manage Battersea’s website, and lead its digital products, campaigns and advertising - all to increase awareness of Battersea’s work and engage people with the need to support our dogs and cats.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees).
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 14th August 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): First round: w/c 18th August 2025. Second round: to be confirmed
For full details, please download the recruitment pack from our careers website.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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As Delivery Officer (Communities and Opportunities), you’ll play a key role in empowering over 570 young Londoners—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—through structured volunteering and social action. Working with 15 grassroots partners, you’ll support programme delivery, youth engagement, and inclusive events that amplify youth voice and leadership. You’ll help ensure smooth day-to-day operations, contribute to wider team goals, and receive regular support to grow in your role. Join the Mayor’s Fund for London and help shape a fairer, more inclusive city for young people.
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