Programme manager jobs in bristol, city of, bristol
Location: Home-based, Midlands region (with regular travel and monthly visits to the London office near Old Street)
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
Reporting to: Services Manager
Closing Date: 25th September 2025 at 12:00
Start Date: November 2025
About the Role
This is an exciting and varied opportunity to join Arthritis Action at a pivotal time as we deliver our 2024–2026 strategy. As our Engagement and Events Co-ordinator (Midlands), you’ll play a key role in expanding our reach and impact across the region, ensuring more people have access to our support, resources, and information.
You'll engage with a wide range of communities and professionals and support the delivery of online groups and outreach projects. From working with underrepresented communities to helping us connect with younger adults living with arthritis, this role offers scope to make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Community Outreach & Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, healthcare professionals, and community leaders.
- Organise and deliver presentations and outreach activities to promote Arthritis Action's services.
- Actively support the delivery of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy by engaging with diverse and underrepresented communities across the Midlands, including ethnic minority groups and people in low-income areas.
Online Groups & Events
- Facilitate and support Online Arthritis Action Groups and Self-Management Events, including managing group logistics, promotion, and administration.
- Identify and coordinate guest speakers for group sessions.
- Gather and report feedback to improve service delivery.
- Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding policies are upheld.
Networking & Relationship Building
- Identify and pursue new networking opportunities with community, healthcare, and voluntary sector partners.
- Represent Arthritis Action at regional and national events.
- Support collaboration across projects and teams to maximise impact.
General Duties
- Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure effective promotion of groups and events via social media and the website.
- Maintain up-to-date records, including inputting data into the organisation’s database (eTapestry).
- Attend and contribute to the internal Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group.
- Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as required.
Person Specification
Experience & Skills
Proven experience in community engagement or outreach: Essential
Strong project management and organisational skills: Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Essential
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Essential
Confident in group facilitation and public speaking: Essential
Ability to research and establish partnerships: Essential
Proficiency with video conferencing tools (e.g., zoom/Teams): Desirable
Experience using a charity database (e.g., eTapestry): Desirable
Experience delivering training content: Desirable
Experience working as part of a small team: Desirable
Fluency in a second language (e.g., Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali): Desirable
Essential Personal Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Location & Travel
This is a home-based role located within the Midlands region. The post requires frequent travel throughout the Midlands, and candidates must have access to their own vehicle. Monthly travel to our London office is required. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays and 3 additional days for Christmas office closure
- 7.5% employer pension contribution (with 2.5% employee contribution)
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Annual Eye Tests
How to Apply
Applications should be in the form of a CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements. Please include your email address, telephone number and location within the Midlands region.
Deadline for applications: 25th September 2025 at 12.00 p.m.
We may close applications early if sufficient interest is received, so we encourage early submissions.
- First interviews will be held via Zoom on 30th September 2025
- Second interviews (TBC) will be held in-person at our London office
Reasonable travel expenses for the second stage will be reimbursed.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Arthritis Action is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups and individuals with lived experience of arthritis or similar conditions.
Arthritis Action is an equal opportunities employer. We treat employees and applicants in the same way regardless of age, disability, marital status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Please submit a Cover Letter and CV.
Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hybrid – based in a delivery hub, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham or Colwyn Bay with travel across Wales and the South-West. (Will be in a rota to provide support to staff at our main offices)
TMW-252
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of delivering or supervising trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-led services in community or justice context? Do you have strong experience of acting as a safeguarding lead or first point of contact for operational delivery teams?
If so, join St Giles as a Team Manager, where you will supervise and coach practitioners delivering community-based services across Wales and the South-West of England, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, person-led support to children, young people, and adults facing disadvantage and risk.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will focus on supporting the delivery of trauma-informed, co-produced, and developmentally appropriate interventions across Poverty and VEX services. You will be expected to build strong local partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies, representing St Giles in regional networks and multi-agency forums, plus provide line management, supervision, and coaching to up to eight practitioners working across dispersed locations, which will also include acting as safeguarding lead for your team.
We will count on you to drive performance against KPIs, contractual outcomes, and quality standards, using data and client feedback to inform service development, and to support service reviews, audits, and quality improvement initiatives across both pillar areas. Supporting recruitment, induction, and training for staff across the Wales and South-West region is also a key aspect of this role.
What we are looking for
- In-depth knowledge and experience of implementing safeguarding policy and legislation affecting children, young people, and adults at risk, including in cross-border (England/Wales) contexts
- Proven ability to lead and manage diverse and geographically dispersed teams in complex, high-pressure environments across multiple contracts and thematic areas
- Strong understanding of the drivers of poverty, violence, and exploitation and the systems that shape exclusion
- Experience using quality assurance frameworks, audits, and data to drive service improvement
- Familiarity with contract management, KPIs, and performance frameworks
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
- A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work
Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment
If you have any queries, or require further support, please visit our website.
Closing date: 26/09/25Interview date: 06/10/2
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
RNID Near You Co-ordinator – Somerset
Remote working in or near Somerset
£24,960 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract until October 2026
The post requires travel across the Somerset so living within the area is an essential requirement.
You will be joining us at an exciting time as we set up our new RNID Near You service in Somerset working alongside our current RNID Near You in care homes service, Somerst Foundation Trusts Audiology team, and RNID’s Health Programme to develop and deliver a new self-referral pathway and wraparound service in the Somerset Foundation Trust area. As a Co-ordinator, you will focus on developing and delivering our volunteer lead community service across the Somerset area through sessions in community settings. The service will offer:
- practical hearing aid support
- information on hearing loss and tinnitus
- hearing checks
You will be responsible for setting up and co-ordinating sessions across the region and be able to recruit, train and manage a team of up to 30 volunteers to deliver the service across Somerset. You will work with NHS Somerset Foundation Trust audiology team and our local RNID Near You Somerset Care Home Co-ordinator to induct and train our volunteers to high standards. You will promote this service within the NHS Somerset Foundation Trust area to ensure maximum engagement and uptake. You will also be responsible ensuring all paperwork is processed correctly and reports to stakeholders are timely completed.
You want to make a difference in people’s lives and love to interact with various audiences, including volunteers, health & care professionals and service users. You have experience managing events, your own workload and are able to work evenings/weekends if required. You are able to physically assist clients with hearing aids sensitively, giving clear guidance and taking into account individual wishes and health needs.
You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.
We are looking to appoint a motivated person with a keen interest in supporting people with their hearing loss. While you will be home based, there will be regular travel to venues where we will provide sessions in care home settings.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 24 September 2025
Interviews: 1 October 2025.
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
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: Tuesday 30th September, 12 noon.
Interview Date: First stage interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 7th October 2025, second stage interviews will be conducted on Friday 10th October 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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business Analyst - Finance Systems Replacement
Reference: SEP20250742
Location: Flexible in England. This role will be primarily home based but with regular travel (at least fortnightly) to RSPB HQ at The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL. We anticipate that the successful applicant will be based within one hour's travel time from The Lodge
Contract: Fixed-Term, 18 months
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance
The RSPB is seeking a Business Analyst to support the Finance Systems Replacement project, a Board priority and a major digital change project. The Finance Systems Replacement project seeks to replace several systems that are over 20 years old.
The RSPB is one of the UK’s most respected conservation charities for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. As an RSPB employee, you will be helping to save nature every time you come to work. There’s never been a more important time to protect our wildlife and wild places.
This role will ensure that Finance requirements are translated and configured correctly in our new finance system. You will work closely with our Transactional Accounting, Financial Accounting and Finance Business Partner Teams to gather requirements and understand current ways of working. Through Technical Workshops with our new provider, you will assist in translating requirements and documenting our new ways of working. You will assist in capturing requirements for the data migration and ensuring accuracy of the data migrated.
To capture these requirements and work effectively with the Finance and DT Teams regular travel will be required to The Lodge. This will be initially fortnightly on Thursdays but may increase based on workshop deliverables. The role will be mainly home based with regular Teams catch-ups with the wider Project Team.
You will help teams to:
- Analyse and understand the business processes, problems or opportunities.
- Undertake research and analysis to understand how a business or business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology.
- Identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures.
- Identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and testing of services and business change.
- Make decisions related to prioritisation and minimum viable product by using analysis led insights.
- Ensure new products and services meet business and user needs, and are aligned with organisational goals as well as liaising with the technical and non- technical teams within the business.
- Understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assess the implications.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc).
- Attention to detail and ability to understand accounting systems.
- An ability to produce clear written communications and good interpersonal skills.
- An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to find creative solutions.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Experience of working to a standard project management approach (eg RSPB Project Management Framework, Prince II).
- Experience of analysing complex business processes and recommendation of areas of improvement.
- Good workshop/meetings facilitations skills as well as experience in requirements gathering, analysis and documentation.
- Experience of providing effective support and assistance to project team as well as to testers, by helping in developing test scripts and help in preparing and conducting UAT.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working with external stakeholders such as agencies and contractors.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and working in hybrid teams to achieve shared outcomes.
- Experience of delivering complex projects.
- Part qualified Accountant - CIMA, ACCA, or at least 5 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant Role.
- Experience of acting as a liaison between the business and technical areas during the design and development phases to ensure requirements are understood by all and all risks mitigated appropriately.
- Demonstration of good knowledge of usability methodology and framework for system development and a good understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 26th Sep 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 1 October 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: UK based – Hybrid to any UK office with national travel
Ref PDR-251
Closing date: 9.00 am on 29 September 2025
St Giles Trust is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented People Data and Reward Manager to lead our data, reward, and payroll functions. This is a key role in shaping how we use people data to drive inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
About the Role
You’ll lead a small team to deliver effective, compliant, and customer-focused people services. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll ensure our HR and payroll systems support organisational goals, and that our reward practices are fair, transparent, and aligned with our values.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the People Data and Reward team, providing strategic direction and operational oversight.
• Manage and enhance our integrated HR and payroll systems, including configuration and optimisation.
• Act as the data protection lead for People, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Provide expert guidance to the Executive Director of People and Internal Operations on risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Support the development of inclusive reward strategies and data-driven decision-making.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has strong experience in HR data, payroll, and reward management.
• Is confident using HRIS platforms and Excel to analyse and report on people data.
• Understands how data supports equity, diversity, and inclusion goals.
• Is proactive, collaborative, and committed to creating a great place to work.
• Can lead with integrity and inspire others through inclusive practice.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
To Apply
For further information and to apply visit our website via the apply button.
• Application Deadline: 9.00 am on 29 September 2025
• Interview Date: 10 October 2025
Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS check.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
The Egg Theatre is seeking maternity cover for our Egg Development Manager.
The successful applicant will work within our busy team to develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects; lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships; and manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity.
Objectives:
- To develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects.
- To lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships.
- To manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity
Key Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Fundraising
- Develop and review Egg and Engagement fundraising strategies with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development.
- Support the planning, budgeting and coordination of projects, in liaison with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development, to realise fundraising strategy.
- Lead on the stewardship of existing funders, managing the reporting relationship.
- Identify and cultivate new trust and foundation relationships needed for Egg and Creative Learning projects. This could include bid writing or asset creation.
- Build strong cases for support, identifying all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders
- Write, budget and submit applications to trusts and foundations.
- Monthly reporting with Development Team and Egg Director, and Quarterly reporting to Head of Finance and Director.
- Delivering and Managing the Egg Development Plan KPIs related to the Development Team.
- Facilitate the writing of the next Egg Development Plan 2027-2032
Communications
- Lead on the planning, design and publication of annual Egg impact reports, in liaison with The Egg and the Development team.
- Create visually engaging, accurate and compelling materials for promotion and reporting.
- Work with the Marketing Department, in coordination with the Development Team, to create a schedule of Egg Development communications to compliment The Egg marketing.
- Design and execute plans to maintain and grow individual giving to the Wonderfund, in collaboration with the wider Development Team.
- Oversee integrated communications and marketing campaigns related to the Wonderfund and any strategically significant Egg and Engagement work
- Managing freelance professionals in the creation of projects and materials for Egg fundraising where an investment in these services have been agreed within the Egg and TRBs budget.
Data and Impact
- Develop and refine the impact capture and reporting process.
- Gather and share data internally to support project planning and understand progress against the KPIs laid out in the Egg Development Plan.
- Maintain accurate records of all applications, prospects and donor relationships using Spektrix.
- Analyse donor trends and manage fundraising pipeline using Spektrix.
- Provide clear guidance to colleagues on funded project requirements, deadlines and reporting, contributing to the creation of management processes to gather this data, including the Wonderfund and project activity.
- Provide data for use at Board level to support decision-making.
- Manage the collection of all qualitative and quantitative data for reporting purposes to donors, trusts and foundations and service level agreement partners including Bath Spa University.
Partnerships
- Identify local and national partnerships that support the goals of The Egg and Engagement.
- Fostering and maintaining local and national relationships with cultural and education partnerships, to support The Egg’s and Theatre Royal Bath’s goals in its charitable purpose.
General
- Deliver an ethical, legal and appropriate service for Theatre Royal Bath to a high standard.
- Be fully conversant with all Theatre Royal Bath policies.
- Attend Development meetings as required.
- Always abide by the financial coding, management and monetary systems laid down by Theatre Royal Bath’s Finance Department.
- Act always in the best interests of Theatre Royal Bath.
- Attend evening and weekend events as required.
- Carry out any further duties as reasonable requested by the General Manager or Theatre Director.
Are you a social media whizz with a passion for telling powerful stories? Keen to progress in your career in public relations and digital communications while making a real impact in the charity sector? Join Dravet Syndrome UK as a Marketing and Communications Manager (home based,16 hours/week) and bring your creativity and energy to a role where you’ll help shape our online presence, generate meaningful media coverage, and connect communities through engaging content.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications and working with the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager in this varied position, you’ll drive DSUK’s social media activity, creating and scheduling posts across our social media channels. Alongside engaging online audiences, you’ll be instrumental in our proactive PR work—writing press releases, pitching stories to key media, responding to journalist enquiries, and helping develop compelling family case studies for campaigns. As part of a passionate and supportive team, you’ll collaborate to measure the impact of our communications and marketing work.
If you’re ready to grow your career in communications and want to make a difference for families affected by Dravet syndrome, we want to hear from you.
As part of DSUK’s commitment to safeguarding, the postholder is expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
About Dravet Syndrome UK
Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a small independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. Dravet Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects around one in every 15,000 people in the UK. As well as experiencing severe, difficult-to-control seizures, children and adults with Dravet Syndrome have varying degrees of intellectual disability and a spectrum of associated conditions (known as ‘comorbidities’), which may include autism, ADHD, behaviours that challenge and difficulties with speech, mobility, eating and sleep.
The charity was founded in October 2008 by a small group of 30 families. Today, DSUK is a registered charity helping over 550 families with support, education, and research programmes, underpinned by a world-class Medical Advisory Board.
What you will bring
Essential
· Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering engaging and targeted social media content to build community, raise awareness and drive engagement.
· Hands-on experience managing websites (using WordPress), delivering e-marketing campaigns (e.g. Mailchimp or similar), and applying SEO principles and other techniques to optimise digital communications and online visibility.
· Demonstrable experience in media relations, including writing press releases, working with case studies and successfully pitching and responding to a range of media (online, press, radio, broadcast)
· Demonstrable experience of working in charity, patient advocacy or healthcare sectors
· Ability to deal with people at all levels with empathy, tact and credibility
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distil large amounts of information and present it in engaging and innovative ways for a variety of audiences
· Demonstrable design skills and knowledge of desktop publishing software e.g. using Canva to create in-house designs for social media and our website
· Act as a brand guardian, ensuring external designers and agencies understand and apply our brand, visual identity, and corporate communications guidelines effectively
· Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise
· Be a self-starter and team player with experience of remote working, and able to work effectively with colleagues using remote technology (e.g. Zoom, Google meets, etc)
Desirable
· Membership of a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations and/or a commitment to continuous professional development
Why join Dravet Syndrome UK?
Join our dynamic and growing charity, where you'll thrive in an exciting and engaging environment. We are proud to be a family-oriented charity experiencing growth and fuelled by an ambitious plan for expansion. Our dedicated team is deeply connected to our core audience, and their motivation stems from witnessing our impact on people's lives. Join us today and contribute to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24 September 2025, with shortlisting interviews taking place in early October with job to commence November 2025.
Our commitment to diversity
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Summary
Join our team and help us improve public sector food across the UK with our School Plates and new Hospital Plates programmes. We're looking for a passionate and driven Chef Trainer to support schools and hospitals in delivering healthier and more sustainable menus.
The programmes continue to go from strength to strength. Through School Plates, we currently support over a third of all UK local authorities, catering for more than 12,000 schools and feeding over 1.25 million children daily. To date, we have been responsible for swapping over 50 million school meals from meat-based to meat-free or plant-based. We're now expanding our successful model into the health sector with our new Hospital Plates programme, bringing the same positive change to patient and staff menus.
Are you a skilled chef trainer with a passion for improving public food? Can you match our ambition? You'll be using your culinary expertise to train catering teams in both schools and hospitals, provide menu advice, and get involved with recipe development and culinary education. You will also run cooking workshops for pupils in secondary schools, inspiring the next generation to get excited about plant-based food. You will also build and manage relationships with our catering partners, helping them deliver delicious and sustainable meals. This is a UK-wide role and will require travel to different sites.
We’re looking for someone to join our team for 3 days a week but are open to applicants looking for flexible working hours, including, potentially, 4 days a week.
Job Details
Job Title: Chef Trainer - School Plates & Hospital Plates
Reporting to: Programme Manager, UK
Location: Remote (home-based with travel across UK)
Hours: 21-28 hours per week (0.6-0.8 FTE)
Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata (based on 1.0 FTE)
Responsibilities
As our Chef Trainer & Programme Support, you'll be a key player in developing and delivering our School Plates and Hospital Plates programmes. You'll use your culinary expertise and passion for food system change to create resources, train professionals, and engage with our partners.
Key Responsibilities
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Recipe Development & Training: You'll co-lead the creation, testing, and development of new plant-based recipes for our school and hospital programmes, and lead on developing ‘grab-and-go’ and internationally inspired options for secondary schools. You'll also plan and deliver training sessions, including in-person and online workshops, and create e-learning courses for caterers.
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Programme Development & Support: Work closely with programme managers to develop and refine the strategy for our initiatives. This includes supporting pilot programmes, measuring their impact, and creating bespoke catering resources for our partners.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Represent our organisation at events and in meetings, providing expert catering advice and information on our programmes. Collaborate with our communications manager to create engaging content, including recipes and videos for our website, e-learning platform and social media.
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Education & Outreach: Partner with our education manager to plan and co-deliver secondary school cooking workshops. These sessions will teach pupils basic plant-based culinary skills that align with the National Curriculum as well as inspire the next generation to choose plant-forward options and learn about the impact of their food choices in a positive way.
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Inspire Catering Teams: Your role is to build and maintain relationships with catering partners, providing expert catering advice and practical recipe suggestions. You'll work with them directly on pilot programmes, offering bespoke support to inspire positive menu changes. You'll also provide essential administrative support for our programmes and help create and deliver presentations to promote our work to a wider audience.
Qualifications
Essential
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Experienced in planning and delivering cooking workshops to groups.
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Experience of working in a culinary setting and developing recipes with a strong interest in plant-based recipes.
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Excellent communication skills and be a confident and engaging educator.
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Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed.
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Proactive with initiative and drive.
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Strong organisational skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Solution-focused and resilient.
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Confident in creating basic spreadsheets and slide decks.
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Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and small but fast-growing non-profit work environment.
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Ability to work well unsupervised with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection.
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Passionate about food systems change.
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Alignment with our vision and mission.
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Based in the UK and able to attend meetings, events, and training to represent the team and programme across the UK.
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Willing to travel across the UK for workshops and events.
Desirable
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Experience of working within school and/or hospital food.
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Experience of food photography and creating recipe content for social platforms or online courses.
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Experience of managing projects.
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Experience of liaising with local authorities, schools, or other public sector bodies.
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Experience in the field of nutrition, including an interest in plant-based nutrition.
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Experience of working in the food, health or environmental sector.
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Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) systems (training will be provided).
Benefits of working with us
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Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days per year, with an additional day granted at the start of each calendar up to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
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A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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Career development support
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
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Compassionate animal companion leave
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Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
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Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service
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Mindfulness support via a free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members
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Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts
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Membership to the OpenUp platform
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
When?
Application deadline: 5th October 2025
Start date: November 2025
Application process and timeline
Please submit your application using our online form including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.).
The recruitment process consists of two rounds: 1): an online trial task; 2): an interview with the Programme Manager and Director.
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Application deadline: 5th October 2025
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Online trial task: sent to longlisted candidates by 10th October 5pm, to be completed by 12 October at 5pm
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Interviews: take place on 21st and 22nd October 2025
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Start date: November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have the opportunity for a Learning and Development Manager to join our People and Organisational Development team to manage, design and deliver the Membership Learning and Development programme at RBL.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
This exciting role will see you managing a small team and working collaboratively to provide quality assurance to all learning material and learning events for our Membership programme.
You will be working directly with our member volunteers across RBL, providing an outstanding level of customer service, whilst collaborating on the development activities to support the wider strategic and operational needs of the Membership Branch and County Network. In addition, you will be supporting and guiding the Country Training Officers on the development of their learning material and learning events.
Reporting to the Head of Learning and Development, key responsibilities will include:
- Lead, design, develop and deliver the Membership L&D Program, offering virtual, in-person, and blended learning interventions
- Establish a structured learning, coaching, and mentoring program to support County Training Officers (CTOs)
- Develop and manage a quality framework to collect relevant quantitative and qualitative management data to assess impact, identify areas for improvement, and capture lessons learned, supporting informed decision-making and continuous learning
- Manage and lead a team of L&D Specialists and an L&D Coordinator
- Collaborate with Membership Services and stakeholders to identify County and Branch development needs, recommending targeted solutions and interventions
- Lead the delivery of exceptional customer service to members by actively listening to their needs and ensuring enquiries are handled promptly and efficiently
This role requires regular travel, weekend and evening work, and overnight stays across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) to deliver learning interventions to meet the needs of colleagues. The expectation is two to three times a month on average and there is also a requirement to attend our London, Haig House office regularly for team meetings and to build relationships with colleagues outside of delivering training.
You will be contracted to your home address, where you will be expected to work when not travelling or at our London office.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: Thee stage interview process, with first stage virtual (Teams) interviews 13th and 14th October 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legacy Marketing Manager to lead a sector-leading legacy and in-memory giving programme at a major national charity on a 12 Month Contract.
Joining at an exciting time of expansion, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a brand-new legacy proposition, inspiring thousands of supporters to leave a gift in their will and embedding legacy giving across the organisation to secure the long-term future of vital services.
You’ll be part of a high-performing fundraising and marketing team, with strong investment and senior leadership support to deliver real growth. Alongside the opportunity to innovate and make your mark, you’ll benefit from excellent development opportunities, a flexible working environment and a highly collaborative culture.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the development and delivery of a legacy marketing strategy to significantly grow legacy pledgers and intenders.
- Create and embed an inspiring stewardship programme to engage legacy audiences.
- Drive long-term growth in in-memory giving, working with internal teams and external partners.
- Oversee all legacy communications, campaigns, and collateral, ensuring excellence across supporter journeys.
- Manage significant budgets and monitor campaign performance against ambitious KPIs.
- Lead a small team and work closely with agencies, Free Will partners, and suppliers.
What we’re looking for:
- Substantial experience in legacy marketing, ideally within a large charity.
- A strong track record of planning and delivering successful legacy campaigns across multiple channels.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Proven ability to use data and insight to shape strategy and improve performance.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
- Deep understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice in legacy marketing.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours for an initial discussion on the role, prior to submitting a full application.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
£36,075 per year
Full-time 1-year fixed term post.
Job description
CSE is seeking to appoint a confident and adaptable Project Manager (Maternity Cover) with the experience and initiative to lead and deliver a varied portfolio of community-based energy and climate projects.
This role will likely initially focus on coordinating our work on the Energy Learning Network and supporting the networking of local community organisations that provide vital energy advice.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and has proven experience managing multi-partner or community-based projects. They will understand and seek to champion the value of community-led approaches to energy and climate action.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time 1-year fixed contract (37.5 hours per week).
- The salary for the role will be £36,075.
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Consistently and effectively manage projects across a range of initiatives within the LACE team with responsibility for planning, promotion, budgeting, ongoing financial management, funder liaison, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Manage finance and resources for project work such as events, training, analysis, grant schemes, stakeholder engagement, community climate action, youth work and work supporting local authorities.
- Line management of up to 1-2 junior members of the LACE team.
- Contribute to team wellbeing by supporting co-workers in their tasks and proactively addressing issues relating to your projects or direct reports. Communicate project outputs effectively to team members, CSE staff and eternal stakeholders.
- Oversee promotion and marketing of projects and outputs to ensure effective engagement with the target audience (in conjunction with Communications team).
- Regularly represent CSE at external events (e.g. webinars, meetings, conferences), presenting to a Centre for Sustainable Energy 2024 high standard and sharing outputs and insights from projects you manage and work on.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with funders and stakeholders, potentially including existing funders and strategic partners, community groups, local authorities, voluntary sector associations, housing associations, youth groups.
- Provide expertise and experience necessary to deliver projects well and contribute to the upskilling of CSE staff and the capacity building of external stakeholders. In this role that could include models and approaches for viable community led sustainability initiatives, community renewables, sustainability initiatives, community engagement, community resilience, or energy efficiency.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- GCSE or O’ level Maths and English.
- Managing projects and project teams, including all financial processes, funder liaison, adaptive management, learning, communication, and reporting.
- Working closely with or within a local community focused organisation or a UK local authority.
- Working as part of a matrix management system, across project teams working on several different projects at the same time.
- Developing and writing successful funding proposals and tender responses.
- Excellent budget management and donor reporting skills.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and send it to our Jobs email. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description. The front sheet of the form containing personal information is not seen by the selection panel.
To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to jobs @ cse . org . uk .
The closing date for applications is 22nd September.
Interviews are expected to take place 6th October, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Would you like to support a dynamic annual conference that brings together a diverse group of people to learn, be inspired and collaborate to achieve workplace justice and fight poverty and discrimination?
Workplace Justice is a new company limited by guarantee that has been created to take forward the annual New Organising Conference. The New Organising Conference is unique in bringing together a diverse group of participants - trade unions established and new, community organisers, not for profits, academics, lawyers and journalists, with a shared interest in worker rights. In September 2025 60 people will deliver 40 different sessions to an audience of 135 people.
Overview of the role
This role, which will be largely remote, with regular online supervision and periodic meet-ups, offers the opportunity to support an important social justice initiative which has received hugely positive feedback from participants. You will have a high degree of autonomy, and a varied and interesting workload, as well as the opportunity to interact with and meet inspiring activists and educators. Because of the annual cycle of the conference, you will ideally be able to flex your working hours across the year, with the opportunity for a four week break after the conference.
Job description
To provide operational support for Workplace Justice and the New Organising Conference with a particular focus on outreach and social media but also covering finance, website, participant database, registration, and governance.
Outreach and Operations Support Manager, New Organising Conference
3/4 days/week circa £33,000 f/t/e/
Background
Workplace Justice is the organisational home of the annual New Organising Conference, now in its third year, with support from the Network for Social Change The New Organising Conference, held over a weekend, is unique in bringing together a diverse group of participants - trade unions established and new, community organisers, not for profits, academics, lawyers and journalists, with a shared interest in worker rights and community organising. Participants learn, get inspiration and form new collaborations. In September 2025, 60 people delivered 44 different sessions to an audience of 130 people. You can see videos of past conferences here.
Overview of the role
This role is largely remote, with weekly online supervision and monthly meet-ups with the Coordinator, and twice yearly Board meetups. It offers the opportunity to support an important social justice initiative which has received hugely positive feedback from participants. You will have a high degree of autonomy, and a varied and interesting workload, as well as the opportunity to interact with and meet inspiring activists and educators. Because of the annual cycle of the conference you will ideally be able to flex your working hours across the year, with the opportunity for a four week break after the conference. You are unlikely to be able to take more than one week’s holiday during July and August.
Summary job description
To provide operational support for Workplace Justice and the New Organising Conference, focussing on marketing and communications including social media but with responsibility in addition for finance, the participant database and governance.
The role offers 5 weeks paid holiday. PAYE or self-employed status for discussion.
Key tasks
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Raising the profile of NOC and attracting participants and session leaders through social media, email communications and networking
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Responsibility for ensuring the website evolves in line with the needs of the Conference
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Maintaining and operating a database of participants, past and present
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Managing the registration of participants to the conference including taking payment and where necessary issuing invoices, and recruiting volunteers to assist at the conference
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Supporting the Board led process to select sessions and plan the programme
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Attending the conference and trouble shooting as necessary
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Operating a simple finance system
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Support as needed for initiatives arising from the NOC
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Any other support tasks that may be required
Person specification
Essential
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At least three years experience in a similar role
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Contacts in and understanding of the trade union movement, UK or international
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Proven track record of using outreach on social media to achieve results
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Experience of working independently
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Close attention to detail in data handling
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Persuasive and constructive manner in dealing with other people
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Familiarity with website editors e.g Squarespace
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Experience of basic financial management
Desirable
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Experience of using the Action Network system
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Experience of event management
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Ability to accommodate peaks and troughs in workflow
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Experience of using graphic design software e.g. Canva, Adobe
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Experience of website design
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Experience of managing projects or operations with multiple stakeholders
Online interviews will be on October 10th with final in person interviews held in London on October 14th. If selected for an interview, we will email the interview questions ahead of the interview. As well as interviews there will be tests of competencies. All non AI generated applications with an email address will be acknowledged. If selected you will be expected to attend a 24 retreat with the Board on 5/6 December.
We especially welcome applications from people who are or have been marginalised in society on the basis of their class background, income, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexuality, or other characteristics.
Key dates
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The closing date for applications is midnight on October 4th
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Online interviews will be on October 10th with notification on October 8th.
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In person interviews will be held in London on October 14th with notification on October 11th.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) are a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to bring struggling children hope and a future. Building on the huge success of TLG Early Intervention Coaching, TLG Therapeutic Support will be a new way for TLG, with partner churches, to provide support in school for the increasing number of pupils struggling to cope due to their emotional, relational, and mental health experiences. This programme addresses the underlying issues children are facing, whilst also providing the option of direct support to their parents/carers and the school staff team.
In this role we are looking for an individual that thrives working with children and young people in a school context and is passionate about supporting pupils and their families struggling with emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will be a qualified counsellor with an aptitude for creativity whether this is music and drama, sport and outdoor recreation or other fields of kinaesthetic development. The TLG Therapeutic Counsellor will be present each week in the school, providing specialist trauma aware care for these children, whilst supporting staff and parents/carers too, so we're looking for an individual who can build and foster strong relationships.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: 2.5 days per week (18.75 hours, term-time only)
Location: 2 days per week based in a school in Bristol, 0.5 days working from home
Closing Date: October 7th 2025
Initial Online Interviews: October 14th 2025
Final In Person Interviews: October 20th 2025
For further information check out the job description attached to this page. Applications will be reviewed on application prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant applies.
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The role
The Development Manager (Philanthropy and Fundraising) position marks an exciting new chapter at The Carers' Centre. In this pivotal role, you will lead income generation efforts for our forward-thinking local charity. You will be responsible for identifying new sources of unrestricted income, strengthening existing income streams, and building strong relationships with both new and established supporters.
Success in this role will be evaluated based on mutually agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) such as campaign engagement, donor retention and income growth.
We are seeking a visionary strategist who thrives on collaboration and is committed to helping to secure the long-term sustainability of The Carers' Centre, ensuring a brighter future for unpaid carers. As the Development Manager, you will be responsible for cultivating impactful donor relationships and building a dynamic fundraising team to drive increased donor retention and income for the charity.
About you
You will play a key role in the financial sustainability of the organisation, helping to shape the future of support for unpaid carers in BaNES. With a proven record in philanthropy and at least one other income generation activity, alongside effective management skills you’ll have the knack for crafting compelling results driven proposals that resonate with donors and funders alike. Your prowess as a skilled communicator allows you to expertly forge tailored relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, whether in the digital platforms or face to face encounters.
As an expert in organisation, you possess the capability to conceive and deliver productive income generation strategies with finesse. Your understanding of fundraising legislation equips you with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricacies of this field. In short, you're the dynamo we need to help drive our mission forward.
About us
The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued, and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.
We provide trusted information, advice, and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role, and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references.
We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
Why join us?
· Our small but passionate team thrives on collaboration, open communication, and celebrating impact together. We’re all in this to make the world a little better.
· We want our employees to have more control over their work/life balance, that’s why we offer flexible start and finish times, as well as the ability to enjoy our beautiful riverside office which comes with free parking, and to work from the comfort of your home.
· With work/life balance in mind and the many caring roles we know people can experience, we make sure our policies work for families.
· As a small but powerful local charity, we rely on digital innovation. You’ll use tools such as CRM systems, collaborative tools, email marketing platforms and social media analytics to engage donors and drive campaign effectiveness in partnership with the comms team.
· As well as all this, you will receive a 5% pension contribution, generous sickness pay, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discounts through an employee discount scheme. In addition, you will also get an additional day of leave each year, for 5 years.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the people we serve.
Key duties and responsibilities
Main responsibilities
In line with our income generation strategy:
· Lead on the strategic planning and implementation of income generation activities to help build sustainability of The Carers’ Centre and its services for 19,600 unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.
· Develop and implement a stewardship programme for donors and funders building support and securing new income for The Carers’ Centre.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to help deliver The Carers’ Centre vision for carers.
Income generation
· Design and deliver a diverse income generation plan to support philanthropy and fundraising in line with The Carers’ Centre Strategic Plan.
· Co-produce annual philanthropy and fundraising targets and take the lead responsibility to instigate and co-ordinate the activity that will achieve them.
· Build long-lasting relationships with key local philanthropists, donors, and funders.
· Work proactively with colleagues to research, identify and scope a portfolio of compelling projects and proposals that will appeal to donors and funders.
· Work closely with communication colleagues to develop appropriate communications campaigns and activities for different supporter groups.
· Contribute towards the charity’s communications and marketing strategy ensuring fundraising is embedded.
· Develop, maintain, and implement relevant policies and procedures in line with our growth plans.
Line management
· Provide effective line management and support to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
· Ensure line reports consider their own health and wellbeing.
General
· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies.
Ensure you and your reports:
· Uphold and embed our values and behavioural competencies in your work
· Deliver against the agreed workplan.
· Adhere to the Carers’ Charter.
· Work within The Carers’ Centre’s policy framework.
· Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
· Take responsibility for ensuring communications are in line with GDPR and The Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
· Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.
· Work with the Carbon Champion, the Senior Leadership Team and small working group of colleagues to look for ways to reduce carbon footprint across the organisation, make cost savings on energy usage and achieve targets throughout the Carbon Footprint project
· Support the Carbon Champion by implementing environmentally friendly practices to help reduce our carbon footprint.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.