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Role purpose

RISE strives for a world where people can lead safe, purposeful lives as a result of better relationships within families and communities; where harmful behaviour is marginalised and fewer people are victims of crime. In order to create safe communities, RISE empowers people to break their cycle of harmful behaviour. RISE’s programmes challenge attitudes and facilitate long-lasting behaviour change and are driven by the belief that people can make better decisions, given the right support. RISE are specialists in designing and delivering evidence-based, transformative behaviour change courses within the criminal justice system and wider community.

With the main objectives of reducing re-victimisation and reoffending, and helping to protect the public, the RISE practitioner will deliver a range intervention (individual and group), both in the community and in custody.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a high-quality service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a service to those at risk;
• Work collaboratively within a multi - agency framework consisting of the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and local partnership responses to domestic abuse;
• Identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
• Focus on and prioritise high risk cases and provide a pro-active service through individual safety planning and personal support. 
• Work with victims of domestic abuse at all levels of risk to help them access services to keep them and their children safe.
• Liaise with Social Services and other professional agencies in relation to any child protection/ adult safeguarding risk issues highlighted;
• To ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults are brought to the immediate attention of the Safeguarding lead (or whoever is relevant).
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and keep abreast of current legislation, best practice and maintain a focus of continuous improvement;
• Work with victims of domestic abuse to help them access services to keep them and their children safe;
• Understand the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims, and work collaboratively with these as appropriate;
• Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support, and information to victims in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance;
• To record case work accurately and ensure administration of caseload is always up to date.
• To communicate internally within RISE, with victims and with partner agencies about the risks and needs of victims.
• To attend regular case review meetings with the DA Team Leader and Practitioners to share information around the identified risks.
• Manage a caseload of 60-70 service users ensuring each client receives a timely and appropriate service, individual to their needs;
• Support the empowerment of the client, and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse, and help them regain control of their lives;
• Maintain knowledge of the organisation’s operating environment;
• Demonstrate and maintain a commitment to the organisation’s vision and values, strategic aims and objectives.
• To attend and participate in any and all internal and external training identified as necessary to meet the requirements of the role as identified by Rise Mutual CIC.

Main Duties:

• Establish timely contact with Victim/ Survivors of domestic abuse perpetrators who are referred to attend a DVPP,
• Carry out assessments with the Victim/ Survivors via telephone contact or community visit, using the Safe Lives DASH risk assessment tool;
• Carry out detailed safety planning with Victim/ Survivors;
• Manage risk by being pro-active with Victim/ Survivors, sharing information with other relevant agencies in a timely way.
• Refer and/or signpost Victim/ Survivors to other services/agencies to meet risk/wellbeing needs;
• Ensure Victim/ Survivors can access a place of safety e.g. refuge, if risk escalates to a dangerous/unsafe level;
• Maintain Victim/ Survivors contact and continuously monitor risk by keeping up with all available information while the perpetrator attends the programme;
• Attendance at Social Services Conferences (if appropriate), Risk Meetings and MARAC, advising on any safety planning for any risk issues highlighted;
• Undertake an end of case review, signposting Victim/ Survivors to external agencies for ongoing support where appropriate;
• To maintain up to date Victim/ Survivors records to ensure data is collated for all work completed.
• To offer 100% of Victim/ Survivors to complete service user feedback;

Confidentiality and Information Security

• To adhere to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and comply with the terms of RISE’s Privacy, IT and Data protection policies, and that of our partners where relevant
• To comply with security measures in accordance with RISE policies and our partner’s E-mail and Internet use.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

• RISE is committed to keeping children and vulnerable adults safe. Post holders with direct service user contact are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with. Post holders without direct service user contact have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Other duties:

• Undertake other duties as may be required which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
• Cover for other posts as appropriate, and willingness to be trained in new interventions.

Person specification:

Experience

• Have experience of giving or undertaking advice, advocacy, counselling or casework within a domestic abuse setting;
• Have experience using an evidence based risk identification check list as a tool to aid risk identification and management for Victim/ Survivors of domestic abuse, as well as an understanding of the limitations of such tools.
• Have experience of working with people who have had to deal with difficult emotional incidents or events using a trauma informed approach;
• Possess good organisational skills with the ability to work methodically and accurately whilst meeting deadlines;
• Have experience of liaising with a range of professionals and agencies;
• Have experience of timely preparation of reports on behalf of users; preparing reports and submissions to statutory or professional bodies;
• Experience of case management and record keeping;
• Experience of delivering programmes/training and/or the willingness to be trained;

Skills​

• To work on own initiative and as part of a team without close supervision;
• To maintain professionalism when dealing with cases, which may be stressful and demanding;
• To work effectively under pressure including prioritising workload and meeting deadlines;
• To demonstrate empathy for the issues and barriers, faced by Victim/ Survivors and their families;
• To respond positively to change;
• To communicate with vulnerable clients;
• To communicate with external organisation professionals;
• To have excellent written communication skills to write reports;
• Proven communication and Interpersonal skills (both verbal and written).

Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of case management databases to accurately record Victim/ Survivors information;
• Proficiency in MS Office skills (MS Word, Excel) to intermediate level and experience of using such skills in a busy office environment;
• Have an IDVA qualification or equivalent (Desirable).

Reference Number:  V560

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid – office, home, community-based)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 Full Time Equivalent (£24K pro rata)

DBS/PVG: Enhanced Level DBS

Job Family: Job Family 4

Line Manager: Delivery Leader: Scotland & Northeast England  

Closing Date:             23rd October 2025

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

Volunteering Matters  

Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

How we do this

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

• We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
   
• We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
   
• We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
   
• We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
   
• We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.

 
Our work across Newcastle
Volunteering Matters play a vital role supporting volunteering in Newcastle. Since 2005, we have been operating Volunteer Centre Newcastle (VCN). This service provides a wide range of support around all things volunteering to 1250+ charities, organisations, and groups locally. Each year, we also support 2500+ members of the public who are interested in volunteering and need support to get started. We also lead the Home from Hospital and Community Support project where volunteers support older people with their transition home following a hospital admission. 

In early 2025, we launched the Good Neighbours Newcastle project funded by Newcastle City Council. We deliver this project alongside our delivery partner organisation, Search Newcastle, with a second partner organisation scheduled to join in early 2026.

Good Neighbours project
We would all like to live in a place that has a sense of community, where people look out for their neighbours. The Good Neighbours project aims to foster a feeling of positive wellbeing and independence for those who may be socially isolated, or who don’t have many people around them, giving that “little bit of help”.

The project helps people in the community feel safe, supported, and more able to live an independent life, whilst preventing, reducing and delaying the need for formal support through Adult Social Care. It also provides people the opportunity to volunteer a little time, in a flexible way, to make a difference in their own community. We know volunteering can lead to enhanced skills, and positive wellbeing. Volunteers provide practical or social support, completing “one-off’ or short-term tasks, supporting a neighbour.  This includes tasks like collecting essentials, driving someone to a GP appointment, helping with odd jobs around the house, light gardening, or checking in with someone for a cuppa and chat. 

Role Purpose
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Project Manager to join our team in Newcastle.  The right candidate would be someone with excellent knowledge of “best practice” in Volunteer Management and with experience of establishing new and exciting volunteering programmes.

This is a senior role within our Newcastle team so it is essential that the postholder is agile, can work flexibly, is an excellent communicator, and can build strong working relationships with a range of people. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Good Neighbours project, meeting ambitious goals, ensuring all volunteers and beneficiaries achieve positive outcomes
   
• Lead and manage our partnerships on a day-to-day level with Search Newcastle and another local charity, to raise the profile of the project, ensuring successful delivery and ongoing development of the work
   
• Manage and lead our use of the volunteer management system, Volunteero, ensuring its effective use across our Newcastle work 

Our Values & Way of Working

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter. 

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work) 

· Unlimited (paid) Annual Leave allowance

· Employee Pension scheme 

· Life Assurance 

· Cycle to Work Scheme 

· Season Ticket Loan 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Enhanced sick and family leave.

· Lifestyle Discount Scheme

We are also open to discussing job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Policy on AI-Generated Applications 

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI. 

To Apply

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Background to the Role

Cynthia Spencer Hospice has a proud history of delivering exceptional care and support to patients and families. Fundraising is vital to ensuring we can continue this work, and our ambitious fundraising team plays a key role in achieving this.

The Community & Events Fundraising Lead will drive forward our community and events fundraising, working with colleagues, volunteers, and supporters across Northamptonshire to grow income, raise awareness, and deliver memorable, high-quality events and challenge activities that inspire long-term support.

Purpose of the Role:

• To lead and deliver the hospice’s community and events fundraising programme, ensuring income targets are achieved or exceeded.
• To manage and grow our flagship events (including Twilight Walk, Cycle4Cynthia, Colour Run, and the 40s Big Band Bash).
• To oversee and develop our challenge events programme, including open challenges and bespoke hospice challenges.
• To build strong community partnerships and supporter networks, maximising engagement across Northamptonshire.
• To provide excellent supporter stewardship, ensuring every fundraiser feels valued and motivated to continue supporting the hospice.
• To line manage the Events & Community Fundraiser, supporting their professional development and success.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 Events & Challenge Fundraising

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate the hospice’s calendar of flagship events (Twilight Walk, Cycle4Cynthia, Colour Run, 40s Big Band Bash) ensuring high-quality participant experience and strong income return.
• Manage the development of challenge events, including open challenges (e.g. skydives, treks, marathons) and bespoke challenges created by the hospice.
• Research, propose, and launch new event opportunities that reflect supporter interests and market trends.
• Set and manage budgets for all events, ensuring strong ROI and accurate forecasting.
• Work with Marketing & Communications colleagues to deliver compelling event campaigns that maximise participation and sponsorship.

Community Fundraising

• Build, support, and steward relationships with community groups, schools, faith groups, businesses, and clubs to grow grassroots fundraising.
• Deliver inspiring talks and presentations across the community to raise awareness and income.
• Provide excellent supporter care for all community fundraisers and volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and supported.

Income Generation & Monitoring

• Set, monitor, and achieve income and expenditure targets across events and community fundraising.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial and supporter information using Donorflex (fundraising database).
• Provide reports, updates, and insights for senior staff, colleagues, and Trustees as required.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide clear line management to the Events & Community Fundraiser, including supervision, appraisals, and professional development.
• Recruit, support, and work alongside volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, retail, communications, and clinical teams to maximise opportunities.

Other

• Act as an ambassador for the hospice at all times.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising law, GDPR, and hospice policies.
• Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to support the needs of the role.

 General

•  To ensure all events and activities comply with codes of fundraising practice, charity law and Hospice policies and procedures, minimising risk and establishing Health and Safety controls.
• To keep abreast of developments within the external fundraising environment.
• Deliver talks and presentations in the community and online to local organisations to increase awareness of and support for the Hospice’s activities.
• To undertake cheque presentations on behalf of Cynthia Spencer Hospice as required.
• Develop and maintain an excellent knowledge of the hospice strategy, policies and activities and be able to represent the hospice effectively at all levels, including at conferences and events to deepen supporter’s relationships.
• To undertake speaking engagements and cheque presentations on behalf of Cynthia Spencer Hospice as required.
• Ensure that all information relating to patients and staff gained through employment with the Hospice is kept confidential.
• To manage your own diary, filing, email system and other electronic databases, using independent judgement to facilitate effective use of time and easy retrieval if information.
• To assist the Fundraising Team members in the ‘on the day’ organisation of major events, including during evenings or weekends.
• Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Trustee meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
• To attend Regional National Association of Hospice Fundraisers Meetings throughout the Midland Region.
•  To attend training and development sessions as identified in the personal development plan and Individual Appraisal.

Any other responsibilities with the role or required to fulfil the expectations of the position.

Person Specification

 Qualifications & Education

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Desirable: A relevant fundraising qualification.

 Experience

• Demonstrable experience in both events and community fundraising within the charity sector.
• Strong track record of planning and delivering large-scale fundraising events and challenge activities.
• Proven ability to set and achieve income targets.
• Experience of building and managing relationships with supporters, donors, and volunteers.
• Experience of line management.
• Desirable: Experience of working in health or hospice settings.

 Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Ability to inspire, influence, and motivate others.
• Knowledge of fundraising law, regulations, and best practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising databases.
• Flexible, proactive, and resilient, with a positive “can-do” attitude.

 Personal Attributes

• High standards of personal conduct, honesty, and integrity.
• Enthusiasm for fundraising and a genuine passion for the hospice’s mission.
• A collaborative team player who values diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Grants and Relationships Manager

About Us 

Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We connect philanthropists, donors and companies with local charities and not for profit organisations. We make vital grants through over 100 dedicated funds across four key priorities: tackling poverty, improving health, reaching potential, and acting on climate. 

The Role 

This is one of three Grants and Relationships Manager positions in our supportive Grants Team. You'll nurture donor relationships that go far beyond grant distribution – focusing on strategic philanthropy, sharing insights, and deep community engagement. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Deliver timely, high-quality grant-making that meets donor needs 

• Develop lasting relationships that create meaningful impact 

• Work collaboratively across Grants & Impact, Philanthropy & Development, and Finance & Operations teams 

• Drive innovative approaches to donor engagement and retention 

We encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. Sussex Community Foundation is committed to increasing diversity across our teams. 

Ready to make a difference? Join an inspiring organisation where collaboration and shared expertise drive exceptional outcomes. 

For the full person spec. and further information, please refer to the attachment below. 

To Apply

Please apply through the CharityJob portal - explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your covering letter. 

Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted. 

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate your needs. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th October 2025 at midday 

Role: Project Manager
Organisation: Nine Point Eight
Reports into: Trustees of Nine Point Eight
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent, part-time (25.5 hours per week) 

Who Nine Point Eight are:

Nine Point Eight Charity transforms underused spaces into cultural powerhouses, creating vibrant, inclusive hubs where creativity and community collide. Rooted in our belief that access to arts, culture, and education should be universal, we deliver events, mentorship, and funding that support artists, uplift local communities, and drive economic and social change.

Our flagship venue, Drumsheds, is a living example of our mission reclaiming dormant spaces and turning them into epicentres of cultural energy. In 2024 alone, our work supported 600 jobs, hosted 60 events, reached over 600,000 people, and distributed over 10,000 free or subsidised tickets.

With a high-calibre Board of Trustees from across the creative, investment, and night-time industries, Nine Point Eight is poised for growth, and we’re looking for a strategic, values-led Project Manager to help shape our next chapter.

What we’re looking for:

As Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering the day-to-day activities and projects of Nine Point Eight. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you’ll coordinate programming, manage timelines, track budgets, liaise with partners and beneficiaries, and ensure our charity’s impact is delivered effectively and efficiently. 

This role is ideal for someone highly organised, people-focused, and passionate about the arts, events, and social impact.

What you’ll be responsible for: 

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead the coordination and delivery of key projects and programmes (e.g. grant rounds, venue activations, artist mentorships).
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and workflows across multiple streams.
• Ensure effective liaison with internal teams, partners, artists, and beneficiaries.

Monitoring, Reporting & impact

• Track and report on progress against KPIs, outputs, and milestones.
• Support data collection, case studies, and impact evaluation for reports and funders.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for project-related queries from partners, funders, and community groups.
• Coordinate with partners and venue teams to align programming and logistics.

Administration & Operational Support

• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and budget tracking tools.
• Support events, board meetings, and funding rounds with timely preparation and follow-up.

Team

• Communicating your training needs and actively participating in your own development in line with the line manager’s expectations.
• Creating a work environment that aligns with Nine Point Eights charitable objectives, values and mission.

Other

• Carrying out ad hoc duties when required to.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience in project management, arts production, charity operations or community programmes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative working style.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively.
• Proficient in project tools (e.g. Excel, Asana, Trello, or similar).
• An open, honest communication style.
• Endless positivity, and a proactive approach to your work.
• Proficient in the use of Mac computers, and Microsoft Office packages. 

Nice to have:

• Interest in arts, culture, creative placemaking or social impact.
• Experience working within a charity, cultural venue, or events-based environment.
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusion in programming.

About the role and you

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and talented senior practitioner to join the management team for a thriving service area, whilst continuing to work directly with autistic adults. In this role:

· You will oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of specialist services for autistic adults who have sexually offended or are at risk of doing so.

· You will support our skilled practitioners in delivering an evidence informed and quality service.

· You will passionately enable and uphold the team’s commitment to excellent practice in the prevention of child sexual abuse.

This role requires clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of autism, sexual offending behaviour, and safeguarding. The postholder provide expert consultation, and will ensure that all our interventions are neurodiversity-informed, trauma-sensitive, and evidence-based. The goal of the project is to ensure that autistic people across Scotland are empowered to make better choices about their behaviour online and offline.

The postholder will also contribute to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and service innovation, supporting the Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s mission to prevent child sexual abuse.

This post needs someone who is confident in project management, professional, proactive and outcome-focused, with exceptional communication and engagement skills. You will have the vision and operational management capabilities to maintain and advance support for our clients.

The post is funded by the Support Autistic Adults fund until March 2028 and the post is offered on a fixed term contract until this date.

What you’ll get from us

We offer hybrid working, with 3 days in the office during the first month in the position, followed by a minimum of 2 days in the office, a NEST pension, 34 days annual leave rising to 39 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period), up to 5 days’ learning and development per year, flu jabs, eye tests, season ticket loans, charity discounts, an employee assistance programme and the option of Benenden medical cover (taxable). We are proud to partner with the Living Wage Foundation and be an accredited employer of choice.

How to apply

We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline.

An application form and equal opportunities form are included in this job pack. We look forward to receiving your completed documents by 13/10/2025. In person interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th October for shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG check for this position.

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We are seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our team, with a strong dedication to advocacy and campaigning within the context of a faith-based international development organisation.

In this role, you will take the lead in engaging both existing and potential supporters, inspiring them to take action and support our mission. Your work will focus on addressing the root causes of global poverty and injustice by promoting key issues and campaigns that align with the projects we support in the global South—particularly in communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

You will play a vital role in amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, raising awareness, and mobilizing public and faith-based support for meaningful, systemic change.

About the Role

This is an entry-level role in the UK’s leading international consultancy and research organisation in the field of social development. As a Technical Analyst (TA), you will primarily support our work on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with the potential to work in other thematic areas such as climate justice and wider research (see below for more information on our different thematic areas).

We are seeking candidates who are self-starting, flexible and keen to acquire diverse experience in the field of social development – and who will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, specialist social development consultancy organisation serving the wider international development sector.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from qualified candidates from all ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds. We wish to particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in our organisation.

Read on to discover more about the role, our organisation, and what we’re looking for in your application.

About the Team

The GBV portfolio, a crucial part of our Technical Team, works on a range of issues related to the prevention of and response to GBV. As a Technical Analyst, your role would involve providing research for the Ending Violence against Women and Children Helpdesk. You could also be involved in providing support to knowledge products and guidance material, policy and programme guidance, specialist research, and monitoring and evaluation of GBV.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV and cover letter to the link below. The deadline for applying is Sunday, 2nd November 2025. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

As this is a UK-based role, please confirm your eligibility to reside and work in the UK as part of your cover letter.

Senior Policy Advisor

Job reference: REQ000920

5-Year Fixed Term Contract

£43,851 - £56,386 pa

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Role

We’re excited to be recruiting a Senior Policy Advisor – Policy Engagement Lead to join our Policy Solutions team at WWF-UK.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead international policy engagement for a new flagship project, Future Fit for a Just Transition. You’ll work across WWF offices globally to drive forward a just transition to a net zero, nature-positive economy and financial system.  The project will focus on international implementation of the transition, and identifying best practices and challenges faced in different countries to facilitate shared learning, promote healthy competition, identify collaborative solutions, and hence speed up implementation.

As part of this we aim to develop a suite of ‘Future Fitness’ metrics that show progress towards a just, net zero, nature positive economy in countries around the world, to engage with the business and policy community based on the findings, to understand barriers and impacts of the transition and identify solutions, undertake policy advocacy off the back of the findings, and produce a regular Flagship report setting out the results and implications at the global level.

We are looking for an individual who is experienced in policy engagement, business transitions and coordinating complex multi-stakeholder policy processes, who can take responsibility for managing the international policy engagement component of this project.  This will include extensive engagement with stakeholders in each of the countries of focus, to obtain input and feedback, develop the narrative, build buy-in and disseminate the findings of the work, in a way that changes the economic-environment debate and supports wider action and impact on our agenda. It may also involve managing publication and report launch activities, managing consultants, and organizing and participating in events to share and discuss the report findings.

You will build links and strategic relationships with other organisations and other parts of the WWF global Network to promote and disseminate the work. Important will be the ability to create and provide diverse, relevant and impactful ideas for policy, and to involve communities affected by climate and nature loss in the process of policy development.

Minimum Criteria (Essential)

Policy development experience, demonstrated by examples.

Experience and knowledge in one or (ideally) more of the following areas of policy:

- Climate change and net zero transition

- Economics & finance

- Nature-related risks and opportunities

- Food and agriculture sector

Experience of working across different countries on economics, finance or policy-related issues.

Project management experience and demonstrated experience in organising stakeholder engagement processes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Experience in commissioning and managing consultants.

Familiarity with expert surveys and publication processes.

Ability to influence stakeholders and drive policy change.

Experience using research to inform policy and advocacy.

What We Offer

Annual leave starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working options to support your work-life balance

5% employer pension contribution, rising to 10% with employee contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Regular wellbeing initiatives

This role is hybrid, with a minimum of 20% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world. At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life, restoring nature and preventing catastrophic climate change. We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science, working with integrity and collaboration.

How to Apply

Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.

Our Diversity Promise to You

The planet needs everyone. That means you, in all your uniqueness. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

If you need any adjustments to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via our website.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to creating a safe environment for everyone we work with. We stand behind CAPSEAH and put this commitment into action through clear policies, training, and recruitment checks.

We are proud to be working with a leading charity in their search for a Senior Philanthropy Manager.  They are looking for an ambitious and strategic Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead the development  of the Major Donor programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall Major Donor Strategy, budget, and KPIs, providing the strategic insight needed to significantly grow the programme.
• Manage and grow a warm portfolio of existing major donors and prospects capable of giving £100k+  designing bespoke care plans and compelling funding propositions.
• Develop a robust prospect pipeline in collaboration with supporting fundraising and research teams.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees, and colleagues to champion the work they do and leverage their networks for transformational gifts.
• Line management of a philanthropy manager, ensuring ongoing development and their targets are hit

Experience needed

• Proven, substantial experience in securing and stewarding a programme of gifts from major donors, ideally six figures, and successfully growing a multi-year pipeline.
• Experience taking ownership of a fundraising strategy and budget, with the ability to provide clear, strategic insight to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to write inspiring, persuasive, and complex proposals and donor communications that convey the urgency and impact of their work.
• Ability to work at pace on multiple high-value opportunities, particularly in a fast-moving environment

What’s on Offer
Salary £50,000- £55,000
1 day a week in the London office with regular donor meetings
Part time and flexible working offered

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.

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.

BookTrust – Head of Fundraising

Location: Based in either Farringdon, London or Leeds offices. Hybrid working, with at least eight in person meeting days per month. S[SG1] ome UK travel to meet with prospects, donors and colleagues.

Salary: £75,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.

BookTrust, the charity that champions the power of reading, is seeking a Head of Fundraising in a new senior role to oversee the strategic development and management of their voluntary income, to help them deliver their goals to shape a national reading culture.

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, reaching over 1.3 million children and families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland each year and delivering evidence-informed programmes that make a measurable difference to children’s reading behaviours. Their work is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the chance to enjoy reading and all the lifelong benefits it brings. In recent years, the charity’s work has focused on helping children from low-income and vulnerable family backgrounds to become regular readers.

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for stewarding an existing portfolio of major statutory and voluntary funders, and managing BookTrust’s high value and individual giving portfolio. This includes trusts and foundations, statutory funders and corporate partners from the publishing sector and beyond, from Waterstones to Build-A-Bear. The post-holder will build on significant fundraising growth over the last three years, and will work to further grow and diversify fundraising income to meet the goals of the charity’s recently launched 2025-2030 strategic plan.

The successful candidate will be engaging, experienced and have a proven record across high value fundraising (with a preference for major donor/philanthropy, trusts and corporate partnerships), as well as having a good knowledge of Individual Giving.

They will have experience of operating at a senior leader level with a charity, with responsibility for liaising with, and reporting to, the SLT and the Board, and will be able to show demonstrable success in achieving personal and team income targets.  Commercially and politically astute, candidates will also be emotionally intelligent and natural collaborators, willing to work with others on bringing income generation ideas to life in an organisation with a diverse funding model including mixed models of trading and philanthropy.

This is an exciting opportunity to help secure the financial support needed to get even more children reading and fulfilling their potential in life, with strong backing from BookTrust’s leadership and a commitment to supporting the team to growth, thrive and achieve success together.

This role would be ideal for a senior leader who has managed a significant income stream or small multi-disciplinary team who is looking for a broader challenge and a chance to make real impact.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 13th October, 9.00 am. 

Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is recruiting for a new Casework Manager to lead our growing and dynamic Casework and Advocacy Service.You will be joining an impactful local organisation at a crucial time in our development. We are looking for a hard working and dynamic leader who can balance the operational demands of casework and managing frontline services, with excellent HR skills and a keen interest in policy and developing partnerships. This is an exciting and integral role within a supportive and dynamic team at AFRIL. The role is available due to the advancement of the previous post-holder to a more senior post.

AFRIL’s Casework and Advocacy Service is a busy, professional team of 4 caseworkers (3 FTE) , a Community Activities Coordinator, and a number of volunteers. The team has grown significantly in the last 3 years, in response to the needs of our community and due to recognition of AFRIL’s high quality and relevant casework provision. The Casework and Advocacy Service provides AQS accredited complex casework and advice in the areas of Asylum Support, Housing, Benefits and Community Care. The service works to fill the gap, focusing on supporting those with complex vulnerabilities requiring wrap around support. AFRIL takes its services to where clients are; holding regular casework drop-in’s at asylum support hotels, community centres and at Lewisham Foodbank. AFRIL is also recently accredited by the Immigration Advice Authority to provide advice at Level 1, in both Immigration and Asylum and is currently in the process of becoming accredited at Level 2.

AFRIL’s Casework and Advocacy service uses casework trends and data to work with community members in order to engage in policy and systemic change. Utilising casework and community co-production, the service has created sector wide resources on asylum support, engaged in strategic litigation and successfully influenced local, pan-London and national policy outcomes. This is a growing area of work for the service and the successful Casework Manager will be required to balance high quality casework outputs and management of a team, while working closely with the Executive Director on emerging policy and advocacy work.

About AFRIL:

Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is a registered charity that supports asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants in South East London. We support people to lift themselves out of poverty, assert their rights and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We  provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to  tackle the underlying problems that lead people to be in crisis, supporting people to integrate and thrive. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity. Our clients are at the heart of what we do and our approach is one of co-production and empowerment.

AFRIL delivers the following core services in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bexley and Bromley:

• Rainbow Club Supplementary School - providing weekly supplementary education in English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to children from refugee, migrant  and asylum seeking backgrounds from 4-11 years old, plus youth volunteering programme and Youth Council (NRCSE and Sanctuary Status). 

• Casework and Advocacy Service: providing AQS accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in asylum support, community care, housing, welfare benefits and related matters. Pre-Action Protocol letters to challenge unlawful public law decisions and IAA Level 1 Immigration Advice.

• Destitution Support - a fortnightly Food Bank in partnership with St Peter’s Church providing food, food vouchers, toiletries, and other essentials, alongside a warm hub with free cafe, information and support. Small grants for essential items and cash payments for food in emergencies. Securing and distributing gifts in kind, e.g. winter coats, laptops and data. 

• Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming community of food growers that supports improved health, wellbeing and integration of members, whilst protecting the local environment. 

• Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre, providing free legal advice and representation to support people to regularise their immigration status. 

We use our frontline experience, together with our clients, to engage in policy and influencing work to improve the services and policies that impact our clients group. 

About the Role​

Social Development Direct is looking for a Finance Director to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our global social impact consultancy. SDDirect is a values-driven, dynamic international development consultancy with a 25-year track record of delivering high-quality, innovative research and advisory services worldwide. As a social enterprise subsidiary of Plan International UK, we combine commercial agility with a deep commitment to social change.​

In this role, you’ll:​

•  Lead financial and commercial management, act as Company Secretary, and advise on project finance, pricing, and risk.
•  Collaborate across teams, using financial information and data to contribute to strategic growth, sustainability, and innovation.
•  Manage a small, dedicated finance team and work closely with our MD and Board.​​

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a medium-sized, fast-paced organisation, brings proven senior-level financial skills, and understands the dynamics of commercial consultancy. Flexible and part-time working arrangements are available (min. 80% FTE).​​

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and wish to particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this level.

Please click below for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification.​​

We are looking to appoint someone who sees risk not just as a challenge to avoid, but as an opportunity for kingdom impact. This role calls for someone able to blend robust yet proportionate compliance and an eye for detail, with bold, faith-shaped decision-making.

In this newly created role, you will play a key part in shaping how we coordinate policies, manage risk, and navigate complexity with both diligence and hope. You will ensure that our compliance meets or exceeds required standards, strengthening trust and relationships. You will support governance that enables wise decision-making and foster a risk management culture that both protects the organisation and recognises and seizes opportunities, all while actively pursuing and staying faithful to our calling.

• Salary: £33,000-36,000 (pro-rata) + benefits
• Location: Home-based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford.
• Terms of appointment: Part-time (22.5 hours per week). Permanent
• Closing date: Monday 3 November at 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will be held over 10 and 11 November 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Compliance management
• Legal agreements and advisory implementation
• Risk management
• Governance support

For more information, see our application pack.

Benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Up to 5 days’ extra leave to serve on the Board of an external organisation
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
• Tax-free home-working allowance
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.

​It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.