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Services & Development Lead
Location: Hybrid – with 2-3 days a week in our East London office
Hours of work: 28-35 hours a week - we are open to flexible working patterns, including working compressed hours, 4 or 5 days
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: £44,200 (this includes London weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Midnight 9th November 2025
Beyond the Streets is a UK charity with over 20 years’ experience of partnering with women in the sex industry, to see them safe from coercion, violence and abuse.
Job Purpose
As our new Services and Development Lead, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of Beyond the Streets. You’ll provide both strategic and operational leadership for our direct services, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality, compassionate support to the women accessing our services. You’ll champion lived experience leadership, helping embed it at the heart of our organisation and across our wider network. With a focus on learning and impact, you’ll strengthen how we use data and evidence to inform practice, fundraising, and policy influence. You’ll also nurture and be part of a team that support our affiliate network- helping smaller projects grow, connect, and thrive. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll contribute to our vision, ethos, and long-term strategy, ensuring Beyond the Streets continues to create real change for women involved in the sex industry.
Who are we looking for…
This role would suit a thoughtful, strategic leader with a hands-on attitude and a collaborative spirit. It’s an exciting and varied position, offering the chance to shape services, and strengthen our impact across the sector. You’ll bring together leadership, data insight, and partnership building to help us deliver lasting change for women. It’s also a role where you’ll have the opportunity to recruit, develop and inspire others as part of a passionate, committed team.
- You have experience leading services or programmes, with a strong grasp of how to balance strategic vision and operational delivery.
- You’re confident using data, evidence and research to inform decisions, communicate impact and influence funders or policy.
- You have a solid understanding of the Violence Against Women and Girls sector and the systems affecting women facing sexual exploitation.
- You’re skilled at building partnerships, supporting smaller organisations, and aligning insights and practice with wider organisational goals.
You'll enjoy...
- Competitive pay – earn £44,200 per annum (this includes London weighting)
- Pension – 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution
- Generous annual leave – 33 days including bank holidays pro rata
- Flexible working – Our core hours are 10am to 3pm
- Family friendly policies – parental leave from day 1 of employment, an enhanced maternity pay policy and a flexi time policy as standard
- Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career in a reputable national organisation who are specialists in the VAWG sector
- Personal development allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
- Cycle to work scheme– tax free allowance to buy
- Tech Buying Scheme– spread the cost of personal technology equipment and homeware across 12 months via payroll
- Travel season ticket loan scheme – an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work
- Clinical supervision – all staff are entitled to clinical supervision on request. A place to discuss work issues and challenges, and their emotional impact, on a regular basis.
- Blue light discount – a well recognized national discount card scheme. It will cost you £4.99 for two years’ membership but the discounts are large, and it’s widely accepted.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential and independent service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life, work life, health, and general wellbeing. EAP is available to you and to your immediate family.
When you join, you will receive a structured induction and training plan, including access to all our in-house paid training.
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply:
Please visit our website to access and complete our application form by clicking 'Apply'.
Please complete the Application Form giving as much information as you can that is relevant to the job you are applying for, lots of useful information including the person specification can be found in the applicant pack on our website.
We follow safe recruitment best practice, this means that there is certain information that we must receive from all applicants, as set out in our application form.
However, we recognise the value of and celebrate diversity and know that this format might not be accessible for everyone so please present this information to us in a different format if that works better for you. If you require any other reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs and let us know how we can best support you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Programme Lead
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: London
Salary: £27,000
Contract: Permanent, term-time only, full-time
Annual Leave: 50 days paid holiday each year which must be taken during school holiday
“The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one… she gets the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend.” - Power2 Rediscover Young Person
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people's charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 crisis response programme.
With our support, children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
We’re committed to equality and operate within a culture and structure that recognises diversity and strives to be fair. We live by our values of Brave, Expert and Passionate and we aim to have an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to work.
We are looking for new Programme Leads to deliver our programmes so that all children and young people, regardless of their needs, feel they belong and can prosper.
Our new Programme Leads will be trained to deliver all our programmes and will primarily work in schools to support young people, their families, and school staff to ensure that at-risk pupils make the most of their education and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support based in a school or in the community and delivery of Power2’s group programmes. The successful candidates could be based in one school or travel between multiple schools.
The relationships you cultivate with the young people you work with are at the heart of our success – so recruiting the right people is paramount. Our facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority and must embrace responsibility and be accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education and their future life plans.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
Please apply online with a CV and a personal statement. In your personal statement please describe how your skills and experience match the role description and provide your notice period.
Your CV and personal statement are submitted on the second page of the application process. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We work to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If we can make the application process more accessible to you, please let us know.
Safeguarding
Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate (child workforce) in place. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Senior Videographer & Video Editor will lead the creation and management of engaging video content across multiple channels, including social media, fundraising campaigns, and branded content. This role requires strong storytelling, production, and editing skills to develop impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences and drives engagement.
About the Role:
- Shape and oversee the visual tone and identity of Muslim Aid’s video output.
- Work closely with senior management, fundraising, and programme teams to identify stories, campaigns, and opportunities for impactful video.
- Storyboard and record video content including needs assessments, thematical impact stories, staff/donor deployments, and fundraising challenges.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Fundraising teams to develop video strategies aligned with business goals.
- Support the day-to-day running of the video editing team, providing mentoring and technical guidance.
- Ensure all content is high-quality, audience-appropriate, and delivered at pace.
About You:
You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience as a videographer and video editor, ideally in a marketing or non-profit environment.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior editors or freelancers.
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, especially social media, and how to optimise video for each.
- Strong skills in video production, editing, and storytelling.
- Excellent time management with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Senior Videographer & Editor and bring powerful stories to life through engaging video content. You’ll lead on creating compelling visuals for our campaigns and digital platforms, inspiring action and strengthening our connection with supporters. If you’re passionate about storytelling and using your creativity to make a real difference, apply now and help us tell stories that make a lasting impact.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, please note that Muslim Aid may conduct interviews and progress with the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim of appointing a suitable candidate as soon as possible.
About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
About the role
We are looking for a Lead Trainer to oversee our non-accredited courses covering England and Wales. Current training courses include topics such as responding to domestic abuse, employer training, DASH risk assessment, and MARAC chairing, among others. You will also contribute to the development of new training courses in response to emerging needs from specific commissioners, while actively monitoring sector developments to ensure our offerings remain relevant and impactful.
You will be part of the SafeLives Training and Development Team, with shared responsibility for developing, delivering and continuing a range of courses from within our suite. More broadly, you will work to ensure that SafeLives’ training programmes are in line with our strategic priorities and are of the highest quality, including course development and delivery with external partners and associate trainers.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term for 6 months, until 30th May 2026.
Location: Flexible (home, Bristol office or London office) with regular travel across UK.
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
- Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Please note that SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
The Churchill Fellowship:
The Churchill Fellowship is a unique programme that empowers UK citizens to discover new solutions from around the world to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing communities in the UK. Each year, we fund over 100 Fellows to explore innovative ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge projects anywhere in the world that relate to the issues they care about most.
Purpose of the role:
The Head of Fellowship is responsible for the delivery of the Churchill Fellowship’s annual Fellowship Programme, overseeing all stages from pre-application support, through selection and award, to Fellows’ global learning. The role ensures processes are inclusive, transparent, and of the highest quality, embedding equity, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding at every stage.
Working closely with the Fellowship Director and senior leadership, the postholder supports applicants and Fellows with guidance and feedback, strengthens the Fellowship model, ensures it runs smoothly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of Fellowship Programme:
- Lead on and manage the full Fellowship selection process, from pre-application to final award, ensuring alignment with TCF’s EDI values and strategic priorities.
- Continuously review and improve application and selection process, documentation, and candidate guidance.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants at all stages of the selection process.
Overseas Learning:
- Oversee the support provided to Fellows during their overseas learning, working closely with the Fellowship Manager to ensure guidance and resources meet individual needs.
- Authorise Fellowship grant payments for overseas learning, ensuring compliance with Fellowship model guidelines and organisational policies.
Collaboration and Engagement
- Contribute to the design of new Fellowship programmes, led by the Engagement team, and lead on operationalising these programmes during the application cycle.
- Continue to develop your own knowledge to ensure applicants and Fellows receive high-quality support and guidance throughout the process.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of the Fellowship programme.
- Represent TCF at Fellow-led and other relevant sector events as appropriate.
Safeguarding, EDI, and Fellowship Model
- Act as a member of the Designated Safeguarding Team, ensuring compliance and best practice.
- Lead on embedding EDI principles throughout the Fellowship model, working with the Chief Executive, Head of Activate and People and Culture Manager to ensure that accessibility, fairness and inclusivity are built into every stage of the process.
- Work with the Fellowship Director to continually enhance the candidate and panellist experience.
- Partner with the Salesforce team to ensure systems and processes support the successful programme delivery.
- Stay informed of sector trends, research, and innovative and equitable approaches to supporting individuals to learn and grow, applying learning to TCF’s work.
- Work with the Fellowship Manager and team to ensure risk assessments, insurance and safety plans for Fellows’ travel and events are proportionate, meet best practice and are compliant.
- Maintain awareness of global and societal trends that may impact Fellows’ safety and/or the design of the Fellowship model.
Leadership and Team Management
- Line manage the Fellowship Manager and Fellowship Officer, supporting their development and performance in delivering team and organisational objectives.
- Work closely with the Fellowship Director and Head of Activate to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive team culture, encouraging innovation, reflective practice and shared learning.
General
- Ensure all Fellowship programme activity complies with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, GDPR, and data protection standards.
- Contribute to organisational initiatives and cross-team projects, supporting the wider strategic goals of The Churchill Fellowship.
- This role may occasionally require working outside standard hours, to support Fellowship interviews, events, or external engagements.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the effective running of the Fellowship programme and the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree level or equivalent transferable skills
Skills & Experience
- Proven leadership and line management experience, ideally in a fellowship scholarship, or education programme.
- Track record of developing individuals and teams, recognising diverse needs, and tailoring support accordingly.
- Strong experience in programme delivery and continuous improvement.
- Good knowledge of challenges and opportunities relating to international travel and learning. Desirable
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding practices with experience embedding policies operationally.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess individual applications, progress, and outcomes to inform improvements. Desirable
- Strong IT skills, including high levels of proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Experience using and interacting with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with practical experience embedding these principles in programmes.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, able to manage high volumes of work and multiple deadlines effectively.
Personality Characteristics
- Empathetic and supportive, with a focus on nurturing individual potential.
- Genuine alignment with the values and ethos of the Churchill Fellowship.
- A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working.
- The ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality.
- Resilient, adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Proactive and able to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
- Passionate about learning, development, and supporting others to achieve impact.
About our charity: Join us to support people-led change across the UK
We run the Churchill Fellowships, a unique programme that supports UK citizens to find new solutions worldwide for today’s most pressing challenges.
Every year we fund over 100 new Fellows to discover the latest ideas and best practice in any practical issue they care passionately about, anywhere in the world. The topics they explore cover every aspect of society and are often informed by their own lived experience. They meet leading practitioners, encounter cutting-edge projects, and gather their findings in a published report. Then we help them to turn their ideas into action and inspire change in their communities and professions across the UK.
Fellows tell us that their Fellowship is life-changing, for themselves and for those who benefit from their global learning. These are dedicated and practical individuals with a strong vision of the change they want to see, the knowledge to progress it and the drive to make it happen. As a result, their impact is felt throughout the UK, and many go on to be leaders in their fields.
Our unique approach has created a community of thousands of highly effective changemakers working on the frontlines of today’s key issues. At the heart of all this is a simple but enduring concept: we are empowering individuals to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.
Working for The Churchill Fellowship
Detailed package, benefits, and wellbeing package:
- Salary - £55,000.00 per annum (5 days per week/36.5 hours)
- Hybrid working policy (4-6 days per month in the office)
- 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break
- 1-week paid leave for volunteering (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
- Employee Assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)
Standard working hours are 36.5 hours a week, 9.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Friday, including a paid lunch break of one hour.
We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office for a minimum of 4 to 6 days a month with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings and Thursday as an additional core day for Senior Leaders.
Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.
We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the role as soon as possible after that.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our office accommodation is accessible throughout.
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!
Kineara has a new vacancy for an experienced Housing support worker to join our small and dedicated team for our new School Housing Advice project.
About the project
The School Housing Advice Support Project builds on the success of a pilot program and aims to provide tailored housing advice and support to families, particularly those living in temporary accommodation (TA). The project started in January 2025 and is currently being delivered at three primary schools in the borough of Southwark.
The initiative offers practical housing advice, casework, workshops, and legal support through a collaborative partnership between Kineara and Southwark Law Centre. It also addresses challenges such as poor housing conditions, legal proceedings, and impacts on families' health and wellbeing.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate support worker to deliver housing advice and practical support to parents from four Primary Schools in Southwark. This role involves conducting housing surgeries, providing follow-up casework, and running workshops to empower clients with the knowledge and skills to address their housing-related issues. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to identify their needs and offer tailored solutions to help them achieve sustainable housing outcomes. The role will be based mostly in Southwark, and you will be working in partnership with schools, community organisations and the council to coordinate tailored support for each client to avoid eviction and sustain tenancies, address suitability of the property, mediating with landlords where necessary and providing advice for onward housing when needed. The objectives of these programmes are to avoid evictions, sustain tenancies or move to a better suited property, improve wellbeing and awareness of tenancy rights and housing polices.
About you
- You will have experience of working with families and individuals with complex needs, as well as some experience of providing housing support.
- You will be an enthusiastic person who has empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to working with clients and who thrives when working independently with a passion to support change.
- You will have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have good knowledge of housing policies and tenants' rights, experience of delivering holistic support.
- You will be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches and be able work committing to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
- Be able to work as part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources around you effectively.
About Kineara
Kineara is a unique community interest company and Charity that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We break down barriers, provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner.
From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children’s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide.
Within China’s ever-changing social landscape, ICC’s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity.
Main purpose of the role
As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you’ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals.
Main Responsibilities:
- Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC’s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid.
- Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters.
- Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement
- Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches.
- To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded.
- Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income.
- To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure.
- To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events.
- Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates.
- Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation.
- To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector.
- Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Undertake additional duties as requested.
- Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner.
Fundraising Campaigns and Events
- Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event.
- Support the Executive Director on other events.
- Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns.
Safeguarding Statement
International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts.
We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve.
We together are:
Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM
Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share.
For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.
Our Mission is to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fueled by hope, and empowered with life-changing opportunities.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated fundraising and marketing professional to use their expertise to help bring hope, healing, and practical aid to some of the world’s most isolated communities.
As our Digital Fundraising & Campaigns Lead, you’ll bring creativity and strategy together to inspire supporters and lead the delivery of our digital fundraising and donor acquisition activities.
Leading a talented team of marketing and campaign professionals, you’ll design and deliver integrated digital campaigns that tell powerful stories, deepen engagement, and help grow our community of supporters.
Using data-driven insights and creative flair, you’ll shape digital strategies that not only strengthen donor relationships but also help bring hope and practical aid to some of the world’s most remote communities.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues and partners across MAF to deliver campaigns, events, and digital initiatives that reflect our mission and values, while keeping innovation, compassion, and impact at the heart of everything you do.
Additionally, you will:
- Build strong agency relationships and oversee campaign delivery
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on digital strategy
- Lead the planning and delivery of events and volunteer engagement at festivals
- Ensure budgets are well managed and campaigns are delivered efficiently
- Develop and evaluate digital performance metrics and reporting
Location: Folkestone, Kent and Cranfield, Oxford (with hybrid working)
Rewards: Salary of £45,000, plus a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and other great benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
To join us as our Digital Fundraising & Campaigns Lead, you will need:
- At least five years’ experience in digital fundraising and marketing in a charity or mission-driven organisation
- Experience in the end-to-end management of large-scale events
- Experience writing, reviewing, and editing copy for a variety of audiences and uses
- Experience developing and delivering multi-channel digital campaigns with measurable impact
- Experience using analytics tools
- Project management experience
- Demonstrable expertise in paid media strategy and optimisation
- A deep understanding of digital trends, donor behaviour, and fundraising compliance
- Strong creative ideation and direction skills
- To be educated to degree level
- Ideally, two years of team leadership
About Us
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.
For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.
They believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life – that’s why MAF’s flights are a lifeline, not a luxury.
The Benefits
- Salary of £45,000 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Death in service payment
- Flexible working policy
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
This is an inspiring opportunity for a high calibre, creative digital fundraising professional to join our life-changing organisation.
In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll be connecting hearts and minds, translating compassion into action and driving real-world impact through your creativity and expertise.
What’s more, you’ll have the chance to grow your leadership skills and further enhance your portfolio as part of our passionate, innovative and empathetic team in a role with genuine global impact.
The closing date for this role is 10th November 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Digital Fundraising Lead, Digital Marketing Lead, Digital Campaigns Lead, Fundraising Lead, Digital Engagement Lead, Marketing and Communications Lead, or Marketing and Fundraising Lead.
Mission Aviation Fellowship UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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Fundraising and Impact Lead
Salary: £31,625 - £34,106 pro-rata (depending on experience and FTE)
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract, with a possibility of a further 6 month extension depending on organisational need
Start Date: Early December 2025 (Specific date to be agreed)
Location: This is a blended-working role with two days per week at our office in Finsbury Park (Tuesday-Thursday) during term time and the flexibility to work from home during school holidays. Occasional travel to schools and events will be required.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00 from Monday to Friday.
About the Role
The Fundraising and Impact Lead will play a key role in growing our fundraising efforts and ensuring robust impact reporting. As we move into the next phase of our 5 Year Strategy, this is an exciting time to work across two strategic priority areas and contribute to our partnership’s success.
As an organisation we are focused on developing our fundraising programme, and you will take an active part in identifying and researching potential donors, developing solicitation plans, and supporting the preparation of bids, reports, and core fundraising materials.
As the organisation transitions to a new Salesforce environment, this role will support the continued maintenance of our existing system and its users. This role will be instrumental in ensuring operational continuity by managing data effectively and supporting the users of the system, including generating insightful reports, and maintaining system performance during the interim period with the support of an external partner.
This role is suitable for somebody who combines analytical problem solving skills with excellent relationship management, and approaches both with meticulous attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is proactive in refining systems and dashboards, and can work confidently with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to take ownership of their learning and development, actively seeking out opportunities to grow their skills and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Innovation and Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising and Impact Lead will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:
Securing funding support
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Take an active role in pipeline research and identifying donors to pursue.
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Develop prospect solicitation plans, working with senior team members to implement them.
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Support the development of written bids and reports.
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Develop core assets to support our fundraising efforts.
Donor management
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Maintain accurate donor records, ensure prompt acknowledgement of donations and all reporting requirements are met.
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Ensure that funders are receiving all necessary comms, including updates, new CP reports, and invitations to events, collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Lead.
Fundraising tracking and impact reporting
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Support the development of fundraising systems to track income and key relationships, maintaining and developing dashboards and reports, and supporting the team to make best use of data.
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Work across the team to gather impact data as required for bids and reporting, devising systems to streamline this.
Data management
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Complete regular imports to keep our data up to date.
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Ensure data integrity through data cleansing, deduplication, and validation tasks.
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Monitor system usage and user activities to ensure compliance with data policies.
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Support with data analysis requests to demonstrate our impact as an organisation, utilising Excel / Google Sheets.
CRM maintenance
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Coordinate with external developers to resolve any issues reported by users, and ensure the smooth running of our integrated systems (e.g. FormAssembly, Zapier).
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Support end-user training and onboarding to promote best practices.
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Create and maintain reports and dashboards, assisting the team where necessary.
Person Specification
Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows.
Essential:
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As one of our cadre of leads, you will be a role model for our values at all times and a cultural lead within the team.
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Strong project management and organisational skills (a ‘completer-finisher’).
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Collaborative, methodical problem solving approach to challenges as they arise.
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Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands and work under pressure, through excellent organisation and time management.
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Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.
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Experience of inputting, manipulating and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability.
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High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and databases.
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Self-starter willing to learn and seek out new knowledge/skills within the data and systems and fundraising spheres to continue to improve.
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A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference.
Desirable:
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Some experience with Salesforce, including knowledge of basic terminology, and experience with integrated platforms, such as FormAssembly and Zapier
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Understanding of data quality and cleanliness principles.
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Some knowledge of report and dashboard building in Salesforce / Excel / Google Sheets.
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Able to use formulas in Excel / Google Sheets for data manipulation and analysis.
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An ability to effectively translate technical aspects to stakeholders of varying experience level.
How to apply
Please click the link above to submit your application on Hireful by 10am on Thursday 30th October 2025. You will be asked to upload your CV and answer four competency and scenario-based application questions.
Interviews will take place 3rd, 5th and 6th November 2025 - (details will be confirmed near time).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our mission
Our mission is to lead new and determined efforts to find cures for Follicular Lymphoma (FL). The aim of all our programmes is to accelerate a transformative change in scientific research that will lead to better treatments and cures for FL patients. In choosing what work to do we are solely focused on output and impact.
We’re at a crucial point in our search for a cure for follicular lymphoma. Our pioneering research will lead to transformational treatments, and our science is on the verge of future cures. With more support, we can radically reshape the future for everyone affected by follicular lymphoma.
Summary /overall purpose
We are seeking an energetic, highly organised and proactive individual to join our friendly team. As the Research Programmes Coordinator, you will work closely with the Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes and the wider research team, playing a key role in the smooth delivery of our diverse research initiatives and events.
You will be at the centre of coordinating the administration of patient events, workshops, high-profile conferences and other events, ensuring they run seamlessly. In addition, you will be responsible for keeping the research portfolio tracking system up to date. The role also involves providing administrative support to the research team as needed.
This is a developmental role offering broad exposure to the research team within a growing charity. You will gain valuable experience across multiple business areas and have the opportunity to shape the role as the Foundation evolves.
The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation is undergoing a period of exciting transformation and growth. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a mission-driven team focused on making a difference.
Main responsibilities
· Scientific & Patient Event Management: Support the end-to-end project management of scientific events, conferences, symposiums and patient workshops ensuring smooth execution, timely delivery, and alignment with strategic goals.
· Research Programme Administration & Portfolio Management: Provide administrative and operational support across the Foundation’s research portfolio, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and documentation.
· Event Planning, Scheduling & Logistics Coordination: Lead the practical organisation and scheduling of multiple events and meetings, including venue booking, catering, AV setup, travel, reimbursements, and supplier management. Coordinate timelines and deliverables across projects such as patient workshops, and international conferences, ensuring all logistics and communications run efficiently and to plan.
Other duties
· Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop materials for engaging donors.
· Providing administrative support to the research team as needed.
· Work in alignment with the Foundation’s values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Foundation.
· Ensure confidentiality is always maintained and adhere to General Data Protection Regulations across all areas of work.
· Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager.
Skills and Competencies
Essential Criteria
· 2-3 years of experience in cancer or other health related field.
· BSc in health or other related field
· Experience in project management and/or coordinating multifaceted programmes or events.
· A high level of independence, accuracy and attention to detail.
· Initiative in dealing with a wide range of tasks and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
· Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation abilities.
· Ability to creatively solve problems, learn new skills quickly, and think on the fly in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent communication abilities, people-skills, and the ability to work in a team.
· Comfortable working independently and proactively within a small, high-performing team.
· Solid general IT skills including Word, PowerPoint and excel, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and software
Desirable Criteria
· Experience of working in a charity and supporting patient centred programmes
· Strong relationship-building skills with patient communities, advocacy groups, industry and other diverse stakeholders to effectively incorporate patient perspectives into programme design and research priorities.
· Previous experience working in the not-for-profit or charity sector
Hours of work and holidays:
This is a full-time role with working hours generally surround 9-5 Monday to Friday.
Location: The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation, 417 Finchley Road, London NW3 6HJ
Diversity: FLF recognises the importance of diversity and encourages people from any background to apply for this role, provided they have suitable experience and ability as indicated in this specification.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays
- Hybrid, flexible working
- Enhanced sick pay – up to 10 fully paid sick days per year (Upon successful completion of probation)
- Nest pension scheme
- Group Life Insurance, which includes:
- Day-to-day wellbeing support
- Later-life care support
- Virtual GP access
- Bereavement counselling
- Flexible hybrid working
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
Key Responsibilities
To assist the refuge manager in the day-to-day running of the refuge, developing and delivering a front line service offering support, advice and guidance to women and their children living in the refuge.
*BSWA provides safe secure accommodation to some of the most vulnerable women and children therefore in order to ensure we provide maximum support and safety it is essential that our service is available to them 24/7. We do this through operating an on-site rota that covers weekends, evenings and bank holidays as well as a 24 hour call out system.
Experience Required
Experience of providing practical and emotional support to women and children affected by domestic violence
Experience of offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc.
Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies
Experience of working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults
Benefits
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31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
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Up to 6% matched pension contribution
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Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
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Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on 6th November 2025. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 17th November 2025
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.
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Programme Manager (Part-time Contract)
The Role:
This is an exciting 15-month contract opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager with experience in participatory/community arts who is passionate about driving impactful change and fostering intergenerational connections within an evolving, inclusive organisation. You will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless continuity and high-quality delivery of our respected intergenerational and care home arts programme during a period of organisational evolution.
At Magic Me, we believe in the power of diverse talent to drive innovation and create a powerful organisational culture. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from minoritised communities and disabled candidates, as we strive to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Although we welcome applications from everyone, we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who identify as men as well as those from the Bengali community who are currently underrepresented on our team.
We also welcome local candidates with knowledge of Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs.
Role Details:
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Location: Bethnal Green, E2, East London. Hybrid working negotiable (the role requires office working for key delivery activities and supporting programme team colleagues).
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Salary: £44,000 per annum, pro rata (equivalent to £26,640 for 3 days per week)
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Reporting to: Creative Director (Co-CEO)
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Contract Duration: 15 Months (January 2026 - March 2027)
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Working Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)
Who we're looking for:
You are an experienced programme leader, comfortable taking comprehensive ownership of an artistic programme that includes multiple projects across diverse contexts. Driven by a strong passion for co-creation, you bring significant expertise from senior project management or producer roles within the participatory/community arts sector. You excel at cultivating strong, authentic relationships with community and non-arts organisations, artists, and participants. With a proven track record in socially engaged practice and direct line management, you are adept at navigating changing environments and possess excellent communication skills that build and maintain vital connections. Your dedication to Magic Me’s mission and the transformative power of intergenerational arts is clearly evident.
Key responsibilities and deliverables:
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Programme oversight & leadership: Provide oversight of the full year creative programme, ensuring high quality delivery and the effective integration of individual projects. Collaborate on the design and management of the overall programme budget and manage staff and artist capacity.
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Team leadership & mentorship: Line-manage two Project Managers, fostering a supportive environment and prioritizing their development. Provide direct mentorship to a designated Project Manager as part of Magic Me's internal succession plan for the SPM role.
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Project practice & frameworks: Take responsibility for implementing effective ways of working for the Programme Team. Oversee project evaluation and ensure evaluation practice adheres to the ACE Impact & Insight framework.
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Partnership & artist relationships: Nurture key partner and artist relationships and oversee the Project Managers' portfolios of key relationships. Identify, engage, and establish potential arts and non-arts partners and participants for the 26/27 programme.
You can find full details of the role and its responsibilities in the job pack.
About Magic Me:
At Magic Me, we envision a world without ageism, where everyone can express their creativity and reach their full potential. Our mission is to inspire change through impactful art, fostering connections between generations. For over three decades, we've pioneered intergenerational arts practices, creating innovative projects in Tower Hamlets and leading the way in creative care home work across London and Essex.
Why now is the perfect time to join:
This is a truly exciting moment to join Magic Me as we are embarking on our next stage of evolution, transitioning to a dynamic Co-CEO model. This Senior Programme Manager role is essential in supporting this transition, particularly by nurturing our programme team and contributing to our internal succession plans. You'll be involved in flagship projects and actively participate in strategic discussions to help shape our new three-year strategy.
The Offer:
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Salary: £44,000 per annum, pro rata (equivalent to £26,6400 for 3 days per week)
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Holiday: 25 days and bank holidays (pro-rata) + days between Christmas & New Year.
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Other benefits: 3% pension contribution, flexible and hybrid working negotiable, and weekly 1:1 wellbeing meetings. We may also offer an additional week of leave during August pending results of a recent trial in 2025.
Application process:
Applications are provisionally open until 9am on Monday 20th October, however, we will close the application form as soon as we have received enough applications. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
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First-stage interviews will take place online on Monday 10th November.
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Second-stage interviews will take place in person at our Bethnal Green office on Monday 17th November.
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The planned start date is the week beginning 5th January 2026.
To apply, head to the "join our team" page on our website complete your application. Please submit an updated CV, our online form, and an equal opportunities form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced senior manager to lead our strategic communications, external engagement and network development. The post holder will champion The Politics Project’s mission, strengthen its profile, and foster partnerships that help empower young people.
ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT
The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn, teach and engage in democracy. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK.
ABOUT DEMOCRACY CLASSROOM
Democracy Classroom is a partnership of over 100 civil society organisations from the youth, education and democracy sectors working together to support young people to engage in elections and democracy.
The network is supported by the Democracy Classroom Platform, which brings together over 1000 free educational resources for teachers and youth practitioners.
Democracy Classroom is a non-partisan, UK-wide initiative and a leading voice for the sector, reaching teachers and youth practitioners in 95% of the UK’s parliamentary constituencies. It coordinates the collective voice of organisations committed to democratic education, including through its joint submission to the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review and the publication of The Roadmap to Votes at 16, a collaborative vision for the implementation of Votes at 16.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Communications and Networks will amplify The Politics Project’s voice, build strategic partnerships and strengthen collaboration across the youth, education and democracy sectors. You will lead on communications, stakeholder engagement and the continued development of the Democracy Classroom Network.
You will oversee a team responsible for communications, partnerships and events, providing leadership and guidance to ensure clear messaging, impactful storytelling and strong, coordinated engagement across the sector. The post holder will combine strategic thinking with strong operational delivery, managing both the external profile of the organisation and the networks that underpin its reach and influence.
Key responsibilities include:
Communications
- Develop and lead The Politics Project’s communications strategy to raise visibility and strengthen reputation.
- Ensure clear, consistent messaging across all channels, including website, social media, newsletters and press.
- Lead media relations, drafting press releases, handling journalist enquiries and identifying media opportunities.
- Monitor and evaluate communications activity to measure reach, engagement and influence.
Partnerships and networks
- Work with the Partnerships Manager and Director to cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders across civil society, government, education and youth sectors.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the Democracy Classroom Network, including partner communications, newsletters and database management.
- Create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing between organisations, policymakers and institutions.
- Oversee the Democracy Classroom Platform and ensure it continues to grow as a trusted resource hub for teachers and practitioners.
- Act as The Politics Project’s representative and ambassador at external meetings, conferences and events.
Leadership and management
- Lead and mentor the communications and networks team, including line management of the Partnerships Manager, Communications Lead and Programme Coordinator.
- Manage relationships with freelance designers, illustrators and developers.
- Oversee evaluation and monitoring of communications and network activities, producing reports as required.
- Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively for communications, campaigns and events.
- Contribute to the organisation’s strategic planning and cross-programme collaboration.
- Carry out other duties as required in support of the organisation.
This is a fast-paced senior management role in a small but growing organisation. The post includes a six-month probation period and is fixed-term until March 2027, with the potential of extension depending on funding. Occasional travel within the UK and some evening or weekend work will be required.
BENEFITS
- 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays (inclusive of 3 days’ leave between Christmas and New Year).
- 4% employer pension contribution.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced communications and partnerships leader who is passionate about democratic engagement and young people’s participation. You will bring creativity, strategic insight and strong relationship-building skills to strengthen The Politics Project’s profile and expand the Democracy Classroom Network.
You will have a track record of managing people and projects, developing communications strategies, and building collaborations across complex stakeholder landscapes. You will be confident in navigating the intersections of education, youth engagement and democracy, and able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.
Above all, you are a strong leader, communicator and collaborator who can inspire others, think strategically, and deliver tangible results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that will be provided.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven experience in leading communications, external engagement or partnership functions at a senior level.
- Experience managing and motivating teams, including staff and freelancers.
- Demonstrable success in developing and delivering communications strategies that raise profile and influence change.
- Strong understanding of press, media and digital channels, including social media campaigns and storytelling.
- Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible content.
- Proven ability to build and maintain networks with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, policymakers and funders.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of data and metrics to evaluate communications impact.
- Confident public speaker and facilitator, able to act as a credible spokesperson and ambassador.
- Proficiency in digital communications tools (social media platforms, email marketing, CMS, analytics tools).
Desirable
- Experience managing networks or coalitions across multiple sectors.
- Experience overseeing digital platforms and online communities.
- Understanding of UK education, youth and democratic engagement policy landscapes.
TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum one side of A4) via the CharityJob website.
Closing date: 11:30 pm, Sunday 9th November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 17th November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're hiring: Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover)
Part-time / £60,000-£70,000 / Hybrid role
Location - Home based and London
Hours - 3/4 days per week
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience
We are looking for an Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover) who will lead a talented research team of staff and associates providing direction and oversight for a diverse, ambitious research portfolio. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play an essential role in strategy and have a hands-on approach from quality assurance and developing research practice, to managing projects and nurturing partnerships.
You will need to have deep roots in qualitative research, as well as the work of charities and funders, with experience of line management, team supervision and leading on new work development.
You will play an essential role at a key moment for IVAR. Charities are facing mounting pressures and ongoing complexities, and IVAR’s work is critical in supporting the response.
About us
At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. We listen, learn and share what helps – and what gets in the way – so that funders and decision-makers can put charity voice at the heart of change.
As Interim Director of Research, you will lead a motivated and talented team of research staff and freelance research associates. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing a strategic and balanced research portfolio, including leadership of project design and new work development.
You will work closely with the Director of IVAR and both the Deputy Director of Research and Director of Communications to support quality assurance, supervise specific projects, and ensure that IVAR meets its ethical standards. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also support and feed in on all people matters and contribute to embedding an inclusive and equitable approach and internal culture. For more details of our work please read our full job description.
You will have a proven track record at the senior leadership team level and in line management, experienced at moving between strategic and operational priorities, and be confident to lead a research team in a collaborative and developmental way.
You will have strong experience of research design, bid writing and generation of new work. You will be skilled in qualitative and action research, including significant experience of facilitating complex processes and discussions.
It is essential that you have experience of the voluntary sector and working with funders.
If you feel that this sounds like you would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- £60-70,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hybrid Working (Thursdays are a key working day in the London Office, SE11)
- 0.6-08 FTE Hours (3/4 days per week)
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Pension matched to 5%
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
How to Apply
Please complete an online application by noon Sunday 26th October 2025.
Interviews will be held in person at the offices on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Start date: 5th January 2026 or before
Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum of two A4 sides) and links to a couple of examples of reports/papers that you have authored. Your cover letter should include;
- Why you are applying
- How you meet the person specification
- Your availability to start
- What in particular you would bring to IVAR.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.
We facilitate collaboration & learning with charities, foundations & public agencies to deliver useful insights that make a difference to communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


