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ISEAL is offering an exciting opportunity to work in a sustainability focused setting for a proactive and process-oriented individual with excellent attention to detail and a passion for good customer service.  The role provides administrative, logistical, and communications support as part of the team dealing with all membership aspects, offering valuable exposure to a wide range of sustainability schemes. If you are looking to apply your existing administration skills to work in a customer facing role, this opportunity will provide you with excellent insight and access to a wide network.

ISEAL supports sustainability standards and similar market-based sustainability systems to improve their impacts on people and planet. The Coordinator will support two crucial functions of the membership team. On the compliance side, the role will be the first point of contact for members, ensuring that member evaluations and associated tasks are coordinated effectively. On the services and prospecting side, the coordinator will engage with a diverse range of organisations working in sustainability, assisting in pitching and communicating clearly about the membership value, the application process and its requirements, as well as providing specialist services and support.

To be considered for this role, you will be highly organised with great attention to detail, be process oriented and committed to providing excellent customer service. You will enjoy working on a varied set of tasks related to different areas of the membership provision. Having gained a good level of work experience, you are familiar with process administration, customer service, and stakeholder communications. You have an interest in learning more about member compliance processes and service provision. This role is supported by two associate managers in the team.

Key responsibilities we will entrust you with:

Membership applications and compliance programme

• Deliver administrative tasks in the compliance programme and application process, including scheduling calls, sourcing and maintaining evaluator records of competence & conflict of interest
• Coordinate the application process for aspiring members, pre-assess completeness of applications, and provide process guidance and support throughout their application journey
• Coordinate independent external member evaluations and act as main point of contact, responding to enquiries
• Maintain and update the Salesforce Compliance portal (platform used to manage evaluations)
• Record and track data across various platforms, updating logs and content on the ISEAL website
• Coordinate information and produce reports / minutes in support of programme management, the ISEAL Membership Committee and strategic development of the compliance programme
• Contribute to systematic measurement and improvement of the compliance programme

 Services and member prospecting

• Act as the first point of contact and respond to enquiries about ISEAL, services and membership
• Schedule and co-lead prospect calls, taking notes and supporting follow up actions
• Support to develop and maintain effective relationships with members and prospect members, as well as key stakeholders related to the compliance programme
• Use and continually improve record-keeping systems, tracking customer relationships on Salesforce and support member/customer prospecting processes
• Coordinate customer relationships related to the ISEAL Insight subscription package, including recruiting new customers and supporting existing relationships, tracking payments, and coordinating delivery of content
• Support delivery of ISEAL’s training courses, including coordinating promotions, registrations and event logistics
• Deliver administrative tasks to support ISEAL’s tailored services processes, including preparing service agreements on contract management system and managing payments

General

• Assist in promoting best practice in use of IT, communications and knowledge management systems within projects, and support efforts to help bring about improvements
• Provide ad hoc support to organisation-wide initiatives, if needs arise
• Liaise with colleagues at all levels across organisation
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

Experience, Knowledge and Attribute

• Experience working or interning in a support/administrative role, ideally in an international NGO, professional or membership organisation
• Some experience in a role encompassing customer service, communications or sales, with a focus on high quality services
• Strong organisational skills, with some experience with supporting administration, meeting coordination, logistics, contracts etc.
• Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated experience with proof-reading and record management or similar
• Confidence in using digital tools and systems, with a proactive attitude to improvements
• Good time management and ability to organise multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently
• Excellent written & spoken English, with proven ability to write clearly and concisely
• Confidence in communicating with colleagues, customers and external partners, displaying professionalism in both online and in-person settings
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a largely remote, international environment
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with changing projects and working with multiple reporting lines
• Confidence in using the Microsoft Office suite and IT systems, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc), use of contact management databases (e.g. Salesforce)
• Interest in social, environmental, and economic sustainability

Additionally desirable

• Experience in a compliance related role
• Exposure to a professional sales environment

About ISEAL

ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website iseal(.)org. 

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.

The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.

We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: This is an initial contract of one year with the possibility of extension

Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary:   £30,000 – 34,500 per annum, depending on experience (full time, 37.5 hours per week)

Location: London. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.

International travel: The post holder will be required to undertake occasional international travel

Applications

Deadline for applications: 2 November 2025

Enquiries about the role can be directed to recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.

Please note we will not individually contact applicants unless they are shortlisted for interview. We do not accept application letters created by AI as we would like to hear from applicants in their own words.

Interview process

Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)

First interviews (Teams): w/c 6-10 November

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 12-17 November

Panel interviews (Teams or in person): w/c 17 November

Decision: by late November

Accessibility

If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.

Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Contract: Must be available for 2 days during w/c 15th Dec for induction and site visit before the hotel opens on 23 Dec. 

Pay: £20 per hour (£30 per hour on Bank Holidays)

Shifts: 07:45 – 20:15 (day) and 19:45 – 08:15 (night) on site at the hotel and you will be entitled to 2 x 30 minute unpaid breaks during your shifts.

Locations: Crisis Warehouse in Canning Town and hotel in East London with exact location provided upon successful appointment

The role

This is a unique opportunity to join the Crisis at Christmas team as a Women’s Pathway coordinator at a hotel and way of working we are introducing for the first time in East London. The Women-led Pathway is specifically designed for women experiencing homelessness and is a women-led initiative grounded in a psychologically informed approach. Your aim will be to ensure guests have a positive experience, that we achieve the impact we want and that there is consistency throughout the duration of the project. Crisis at Christmas is innovative and achieves great things, we want you to be part of that.

The purpose of the role is to be the key on-site point of contact for volunteers, case managers, hotel staff and members of our security team. You will play a key role in ensuring Crisis at Christmas policies and procedures around volunteering, incident management, safeguarding and guest wellbeing and behaviour are being followed. You will ensure volunteers are supported with any issues, difficult conversations and incidents that may arise with our hotel guests.

You will be responsible for escalating any serious concerns or issues to the Guest services manager, Head of Christmas and on-call managers during the Christmas period who will all be able to provide advice and guidance for any issues you may encounter on site.

To be considered for the role you must be able to be on site at the hotel in London during the Christmas period. This will include working on Bank Holidays and weekends.  

To ensure that the needs of the women we support are met in a safe and supportive environment, this post is open to applications from women only. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from women of all backgrounds, including trans women.   

Experience required 

• Previous experience managing or working intensively in services for women, ideally in a hostel or accommodation environment in the homelessness or related sector.
• Experience working with and supporting women with multiple and complex needs.
• A good understanding of the issues faced by women experiencing homelessness.
• Ability and confidence to consult and use own initiatives to manage risk and make appropriate decisions in complex situations.
• Experience of holding high quality briefings and debriefs with multiple different audiences.
• Ability to build and manage effective working relationships with multiple different stakeholders from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences.

Shifts

You will also accrue annual leave during this work, which will be calculated according to statutory guidelines and will be paid in your final payslip. Holiday entitlement will be calculated as 12.07% of actual hours worked and equates to approximately £3.80 per hour for bank holidays worked and £2.40 per hour for non-bank holiday work.

Applications close on Sunday 2 Nov at midnight

Senior Level Decision Maker | Operational Leader | Team Overseer
 
Ready to step into a Head of Membership and Education role where your decisions shape the growth, development, and success of professionals across the engineering sector?
 
Join a leading professional membership organisation delivering a transformative strategy to strengthen engagement, expand international reach, and elevate professional standards. If you have a proven track record in membership operations, professional development, or regulatory environments - particularly in a membership or chartered institution setting - this is the role for you!
 
Role: Head of Membership and Education
Organisation Type: Membership
Salary/Rate: £38 per hour
Working Arrangements: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working (2 days per week in London office)
Employment Type: Temporary (6 months approx.)
 
The Position:
 
As Head of Membership and Education, you will own the operational leadership of Membership and Education. You will oversee the management of teams, ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently while delivering initiatives that strengthen member engagement and professional standards.
 
You will make key decisions that keep the department running smoothly, support committees, maintain governance, and ensure all processes and documentation are in order. While education delivery is part of the remit, your focus will be on membership operations, growth, and operational excellence.
 
You will also oversee international teams, collaborate with UK regional groups, and work with universities, employers, and sector regulators.
 
As a senior leader, you’ll be accountable for:
 

• Overseeing the management of Membership and Education teams, ensuring alignment, high performance, and day-to-day operational efficiency
• Leading operational delivery across membership and education functions, from CPD and examinations to accreditation and professional standards
• Taking ownership of key decisions that drive departmental and organisational success
• Driving initiatives to enhance member recruitment, retention, and progression
• Managing budgets, forecasts, and provide strategic reporting to senior leadership
• Ensuring database integrity, subscription processes, and data governance are maintained to the highest standard
• Building strong relationships with committees, professional bodies, and academic partners, providing operational oversight and guidance
• Supporting regional and international staff to deliver high-quality, consistent member experiences
• Leading process improvements and implement initiatives aligned with the organisation’s five-year strategic plan
• Applying operational insight to education frameworks and accreditation within membership structures

 
Who you are:
 

• You’re a senior manager with a proven track record in membership, education, or regulatory operations.

 
You’ll bring:

• Decisive leadership - confidence to make complex operational decisions
• Team oversight - experience leading, motivating, and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Strategic and operational insight - understanding professional membership environments and engagement strategies
• Proven ability to deliver operational improvements and strategic initiatives in complex stakeholder settings
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative, innovative, and resilient mindset

 
The opportunity:
 
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior interim leadership role, own decisions, lead operations, and oversee teams at a pivotal moment of transformation. Influence membership strategy, drive international growth, and deliver meaningful change for professionals in the engineering sector.
 
Your next leadership move awaits:
 
If you’re passionate about membership growth, professional standards, and operational excellence -this could be your next challenge. Apply now to join a forward-thinking, supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We seek a highly motivated, technology literate, manager to become Director of Delivery, and work with the CEO to lead the delivery of the UKESF’s current activities and to increase the scope and our impact.

The primary responsibilities of the Director of Delivery will include:

• Leading the operational delivery teams for all the UKESF's current portfolio of schools' and university activities.
• Implementing our growth strategy and actively developing new projects and initiatives to increase the scope and impact of the UKESF’s work.
• Nurturing the strategic relationships with our external stakeholders (sponsoring companies, donors, partner universities, students and schools) and our collaborators.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a worthwhile and rewarding challenge in the STEM education charity sector. It is a full-time, permanent position, and we offer flexible working (split between home/office). Our office is on Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border and there is an expectation of UK travel between 20-40%).

Skills and Behaviours

We have built a strong team, with a very positive and collaborative culture. Therefore, as well as understanding the CEO’s intent, the key to being successful in this new role will be:

• Listening to the team and supporting them with what they need, to do their roles effectively.
• Be self-motivated, reliable, and collegiate.
• Enthusiastic about STEM education and outreach.
• An understanding of the Electronics and semiconductor industry and/or education landscape in the UK would be advantageous.

Experience

We are looking for someone with demonstratable experience of:

• Inspiring and successfully managing operational delivery and teams, preferably in the education or non-for-profit sector.
• Leading collaboratively; high emotional intelligence, low ego.
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with a range of different external stakeholders.
• Working with donors/sponsors to build and diversify funding and income streams.
• Strong organising, influencing and presentation skills.

About the UKESF

We are the voice for skills in the Electronics industry and the semiconductor sector. Through engagement with Schools, Universities and Industry, it is our mission to encourage more young people to study Electronics and to pursue careers in the sector.

The UK has a long heritage of technological innovation and has a world-class Electronics sector with the potential to provide solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing society today. However, the demand for capable, employable Electronics Engineers and designers is currently outstripping supply.

The UKESF works tirelessly to ensure that more schoolchildren can learn about Electronics, in an engaging way, and be aware of the opportunities available. We have a number of programmes and initiatives that help aspiring engineers to develop their interest through to university study, and support that prepares undergraduates for the workplace.

Although we are a micro-organisation, recent funding successes, growing stature and increasing activity mean that we now seek a committed individual to join our team in a senior capacity.

Application Instructions

To apply, please provide your CV and a full covering letter which sets out how your experience makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

Closing Date: 9am 17 October 2025

Selection day: 5 November 2025 in person Wiltshire/Gloucestershire

Second round interview: during week beginning 10 November 2025

�� Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

⌚ Hours: 35 hours per week, hybrid

�� Salary: £30,321.51 - £33,353.66 (depending on experience and skills)

Be the Expert, Make an Impact

As a HR Advisor and take charge of complex employee relations challenges. As the first point of contact for HR matters, you’ll provide expert guidance on absence, conduct, and performance issues, ensuring policies and legislation are followed. Your expertise in handling ER challenges will be key in keeping operations running smoothly and supporting stakeholders effectively.

While primarily focused on specific areas, you'll also support other locations, involving travel as necessary. This role offers challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact within our organisation and team, allowing you to advance your career and leave a lasting mark.

What can we offer you?

�� Expenses incurred while traveling outside your base location will be reimbursed.

�� Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday and long service recognition rewards programme 

�� Perks and discounts at over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through the Blue Light Card

In addition to the perks outlined above, there are many more benefits alongside what is written above for you to enjoy. Find out more during your interview!

Shape workplaces, drive change, and make a lasting impact where it matters most

With a requirement to travel 1-2 times a week and as and when required to cover absences etc, you’ll have the opportunity to influence multiple locations and you’ll gain invaluable experience while making a real difference. You'll also play a key role in HR initiatives, shaping projects that enhance our workplace and drive meaningful change. By analysing HR data and delivering insights, you’ll help inform strategic decisions and improve the way we work.

If you're ready for a challenge where your expertise matters, all while collaborating with our dedicated L&D and Recruitment teams to ensure a seamless, high-performing organisation, this is it.

Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 06th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant

Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements 

Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience 

Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: 19th October 2025, 11:59pm.

*Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered.

Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.

First interviews: w/c 20th October 2025

Start Date – ASAP – this is a new post. 

About the Warm Welcome Campaign

Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces. 

We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5,400 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth. 

We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.

Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.

We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

It’s an important moment for us – in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our our 100% Pledge Campaign  and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.

On a path of growth, we are looking to build on the exciting opportunities already developed as well as continuing to explore potential. The team are currently working on a new fundraising strategy and are looking for another team member to join us as we look to our future together.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a small, friendly, and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are looking to build your fundraising experience, develop new skills across multiple fundraising areas, and have your work make a tangible impact on people’s lives, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will work closely with the two Fundraising Managers (one focused on Trusts and Foundations and the other Corporate Partnerships) and the Development Director to support corporate, trust, foundation, and individual fundraising efforts. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of fundraising activities and, depending on your interests and experience, take ownership of key tasks and projects.

Joining during a time of growth and strategic development, you will have the chance to be part of the implementation of a new Fundraising Strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, individual giving campaigns, and data management, all while contributing to the success of the Warm Welcome Campaign.

In the role you will:

Assist the team across the fundraising function supporting corporate, trust, foundation, community and individual fundraising activities.

Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders.

Demonstrate strong organisational skills and reliability, maintaining systems for data management and accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions.

Liaise professionally with Warm Welcome Spaces, funders and supporters, acting as a warm and approachable communicator.

Confidently use and manage our CRM system (Copper) to track donor data and fundraising activities.

Support basic marketing efforts, including creating quality written content such as emails and social media updates, as needed.

Securely store and organize documents on our G-Drive, ensuring accessibility for the team and compliance with GDPR and good fundraising practice.

Support the logistical planning for fundraising and wider team events.

Ensure deadlines are met, prioritising a varied workload and maintaining attention to detail in all tasks.

Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation.

Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work.

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Strong organisational and administrative skills with a track record of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

2. Experience in using CRM systems (e.g. Copper) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

3. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with diverse stakeholders.

4. A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure.

5. Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets.

Desirable Skills and Experience

1. Experience in fundraising or donor management within a charity or nonprofit organisation.

2. Knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance for handling donor information.

3. Basic marketing skills, including experience with digital content creation and donor engagement.

4. A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and personal growth.

5. An interest in supporting community-focused initiatives like the Warm Welcome Campaign.

Competencies and behaviours in our team

The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are:

• Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change 

• Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values 

• Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation 

• Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context 

• Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment 

• Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed 

•  Organised with effective time management skills. 

Working arrangements 

• Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK. 

• This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements

• All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.

• You will need to have the right to work in the UK.

Supporting your application

• If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us.

• We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Fundraising Assistant role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. 

• Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications. 

• For more information, visit our website or find us on X at @goodfaith 

To apply, please send us a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 19th October 2025.  Please use ‘Application for Fundraising Assistant role’ in the email subject line. 

 

The Donor Development and Legacies team aims to maximise the value of each donor’s contribution over their lifetime using direct marketing channels and through optimal donor relationship management. The income and fundraising team at MSF UK is growing and is a very exciting time to join us!

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (to include Wednesdays)

Salary: £59,739.12 per annum

Job Purpose:

Lead and develop the strategy for MSF’s Donor Development and Legacies Programme, being accountable for all communications to warm donors (including regular givers and mid value donors) which focus on building relationships with individual supporters to increase their financial contribution and loyalty. Supervise and motivate the Supporter Development Manager (SDM) to implement the supporter development programme with the aim of increasing the lifetime value of MSF UK supporters, by increasing donor knowledge and understanding of humanitarian action and their awareness of the importance of their own support to MSF. The DD&LL is responsible for the full DD&L budget and oversees the SDM, Mid-Value Manager (MVM) and LMM to plan and manage the supporter development, mid-value and legacies budgets. The Head of Individual Giving (HIG) is accountable for the full Individual Giving budget which the donor development, mid-value and legacies budgets are within.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Considerable experience of fundraising at a strategic level with a proven track record in the planning and management against budget, timescale and deadlines. This must include knowledge about warm direct mail, radio, print campaigns, legacy fundraising and fulfilment.
• Knowledge about the MSF brand and how this is translated into fundraising communications.
• Knowledge about and the application of the strategy and ethos of fundraising at MSF.
• Significant knowledge about fundraising audiences and segmentation.
• Experience of line management and managing a team.
• Excellent planning skills with a proven ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and prioritise time and resources accordingly.
• Creative, innovative and analytical skills with an ability to think laterally in order to identify and respond quickly to new opportunities
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills with an ability to build relationships with supporters and external suppliers
• Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills.
• Accuracy combined with an attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively to include planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation.
• Proven ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Prove experience with donor proposal writing and budgets.
• Level of analytical and written skills, and technical skills equivalent to degree level.
• Experience with reporting and budgeting desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects.
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date:

26 October 2025, 11.59pm (BST)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

We look forward to receiving your application!

We’re looking for an excellent communicator who is also efficient, friendly and super organised, to help win public services for people not profit. This is a fast-paced role in a small team with a big mission!

You’ll be providing ongoing support to the team on campaigns as well as growing our media and social media profile with impactful communications. We’re looking for someone who has a track record of making compelling videos and graphics, or is eager to learn. You'll need to be keen to carry out a variety of tasks and be flexible about your role.

This role is a crucial part of the We Own It team and central to increasing our impact. Part of a small, high performing team working mostly remotely and sometimes in London, you’ll need to be extremely self-motivated and able to work efficiently and autonomously.

About Southwark Charities

With a history of over 400 years, Southwark Charities provides affordable housing giving older people the opportunity to live independently in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. We also provide grant funding to a wide range of community organisations and charities working with older people in Southwark. We have a thriving membership programme to help enrich older people’s lives, support their health and well-being and tackle isolation.

Due to our prudent financial management our investments and varied income portfolio yields an annual operating budget of £1.9 million each year. Of this, we distribute around £500,000 in grants, a figure set to increase to approximately £1 million by 2029. In addition, we pay modest annual grants to around 200 individual members and organise a wide range of activities—such as theatre outings, day trips, and community events—for both almshouse residents and our wider membership community.

On completion of our new almshouse we will be providing affordable office space for like-minded organisations.

We are proud of our long history of service to Southwark’s older people and are committed to ensuring our organisation is well positioned to meet future challenges, including property expansion, increased grant-making, and a growing programme of resident and community engagement.

Our organisation currently employs a small but dedicated team of four:

• Clerk/Chief Executive (FT) – due to retire in November 2028.
• Operations Manager (FT) – appointed three years ago to free up the Clerk so they could oversee a major building programme.
• Grants Officer (FT) – currently manages ~£500k in grant giving (expected to rise to ~£1m by 2029) and provides administrative support to another charity.
• Membership Officer (0.8 FTE) – supports and organises activities for ~250 local people.

In the coming years, we face several organisational changes:

• Leadership transition with the retirement of the CEO (2028).
• Expansion of our property portfolio by 30 additional units on completion of a major works project, with the potential of a further site of 18 homes coming into our management and the rental of affordable office space.
• A possible second redevelopment of an existing site
• Growth in our grant-making capacity (from £500k to ~£1m annually).
• Expansion of membership support, resident engagement, and facility management responsibilities.

Objectives

We seek to engage an HR consultant to provide advice and proposals on the following:

1. Staffing Structure Review
   • Assess the current organisational structure and workforce capacity.
   • Review roles and functions through one-to-one interviews for clarity, overlap, and efficiency.
   • Benchmark against similar organisations.
2. Skills Audit
   • Identify current skills, gaps, and training needs across the team.
   • Recommend professional development opportunities.
3. Future Planning
   • Develop short-term (2025–2027) and medium-term (2028 onwards) staffing models.
   • Provide options for succession planning, particularly in light of the CEO’s planned departure.
   • Advise on HR implications of property & services expansion, increased grant-giving, and membership growth.
4. Practical Options & Recommendations
   • Present at least 2–3 structural options with cost implications.
   • Improvements to HR processes and systems
   • Any potential risks, concerns or obstacles and solutions to overcome them
   • Suggest phased implementation plans to align with organisational growth.

Deliverables

• Written report with analysis, skills audit results, and recommended structures (short-term and medium-term).
• Presentation to Board/Leadership team to discuss findings and options.
• Optional: Ongoing advisory support during implementation phase (to be agreed separately).

Timescale

• Initial engagement: 2025–2027 (review and preparation).

With a possible

• Phase two: 2028 (CEO transition, scaling of operations).

Consultant Profile

We are seeking an HR consultant (or consultancy) with:

• Experience in the non-profit, community housing, or grant-giving sectors, desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational design.
• Strong understanding of governance and operational needs of small-to-medium charities.

We would welcome an outline of your approach, proposed fee structure, and relevant experience.

How to Respond

Interested consultants are asked to have an informal discussion with our Chair, before submission of any proposal. Proposals should be no more than 10 pages and emailed by 22nd October outlining:

• Your approach and methodology.
• Relevant experience and case studies.
• A proposed work plan with timelines.
• Fee structure (day rates or project fees)

Indicative timetable:

Approval of brief 29th September:

Opportunity advertised closing date: 1st – 22nd October

Shortlisting: By 24th October

Interviews: Week commencing 27th October

Due diligence and reference checks completed by: 31st October

Contract starts: 3rd November

Draft report: 20th November

Final Report/Presentation to Board – 27th November

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities experience some of the starkest inequalities of any groups in the UK. In this role, you will be working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs Team, to tackle the root causes of inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.

As Policy and Research Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening our policy, research and public affairs work across our priority areas: accommodation, tackling hate, financial and economic inclusion, health, and education.

The postholder will support work to influence decision-makers, amplify the voices of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, and advocate for fairer laws and policies.

The role involves undertaking research, producing evidence-based briefings, supporting parliamentary engagement, and working with partners to promote equality and human rights.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will need to be based in our Brighton office, and we may be able to accommodate a degree of flexible working subject to successful completion of a three-month probation period.

Key Responsibilities

Policy and Research

• Undertake research, analyse data, and produce high-quality briefings and reports.
• Monitor and respond to government consultations and emerging policy issues.
• Contribute to reports and other external submissions, such as human rights treaty monitoring and select committees.

Parliamentary and Public Affairs

• Support the organisation’s role as Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gypsies, Travellers and Roma, including liaising with parliamentarians, drafting parliamentary questions and correspondence, and organising events.
• Work with colleagues and partners to influence decision-makers and ensure the experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are heard.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across sectors.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on designated work streams, ensuring objectives and deadlines are met.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of project plans and track progress against agreed outcomes.
• Gather and present data for monitoring and evaluation reports to funders.
• Provide the necessary administrative support for the policy and public affairs work.

• Ensure all work complies with organisational policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Job Title: Member and Supporter Acquisition Lead (Maternity Cover)

Team:Supporter Engagement & Experience

Contract: Fixed-term 9 months (with potential to extend)

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £33,367 to £50,051. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £41,709 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.

We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.

Context and purpose of role

At the heart of the Ramblers lies our community of over 100,000 members and supporters, enabling us to fulfil our charitable mission across the length and breadth of Great Britain.

You will drive the growth of the organisation's membership and supporter base through strategic marketing, outreach, and engagement efforts.

This role is vital for expanding the Ramblers reach, enhancing its financial stability, and strengthening its community impact. You will develop and implement effective acquisition strategies, engage potential members and supporters, and foster long-term relationships aligned with the organisation's mission and values. You are a subject-matter expert in fundraising acquisition and digital marketing.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the Ramblers membership acquisition programme to attract and retain new members and supporters. This includes integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns (including digital and face-to-face) and a test-and-learn approach to optimise conversion rates, sales, ROI and life-time value, with support from the Head of Member and Supporter Experience. At the Ramblers our current key acquisition channels are Digital Marketing, telemarketing and private site.
• Manage our welcome and reactivation programmes (email, mail and telephone).
• Using evidence-based insights, work with the Head of Member and Supporter Experience to evolve the membership proposition (embedding Ramblers new digital assets, platforms, products, offers) to enhance our relevance and reach.
• Manage the acquisition budget of c£500k, producing timely reports to the Head of Member and Supporter Experience on income, expenditure and KPIs to monitor performance against plans. Lead the reforecast process for key lines accountable for and support the budget process.
• Lead key acquisition projects across the organisation, delivering to time and budget.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is embedded across team processes and communications in areas such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), Gift Aid, and the Fundraising Regulator. Ensure any agencies used adhere to the high standards we set.
• Work across teams  to develop and deliver engaging supporter journeys that enhance and deepen supporters’ experience of the Ramblers.
• Agency and supplier management – manage and develop strategic relationships with our agencies, including the management of SLAs and performance measures, ensuring consistently high levels of performance.
• Consult, equip and support the Ramblers GB-wide network of volunteer ‘membership ambassadors’ providing tools and resources to grow membership.

Other

• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation

The person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in working with external stakeholders/suppliers and managing performance
• Extensive experience in digital marketing for recruitment of supporters/members, including in using Facebook. A subject-matter expert.
• Digitally savvy, with knowledge and experience in testing new ideas through digital channels and an early adopter of new technology and digital products and platforms.
• Proven experience in analysing complex data and building testing plans to inform strategic decisions and solve complex problems.

Desirable:

• A proven track record (more than 2 years’ experience) in recruiting new supporters or members to a charity.
• Experience of working with telemarketing agencies.
• Experience of Private site or using dialogue approaches to recruitment.
• Experience in developing multi-channel supporter journeys for new supporters/members.
• Experience in using Salesforce or other CRMs
• Experience in using an email-marketing platform, like Mailchimp or Marketing Cloud

Skills

• Innovative and solutions-focussed with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• A flexible and resilient approach, with a curious mindset to explore opportunities and overcome challenges.
• A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.
• Able to analyse and solve complex problems and manage processes and data flows with other teams.

Values and Behaviours

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.

Inclusive

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.

Empowering

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.

Responsible

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

Do you want to use your operational experience to support a mission-driven team? Are you personable, highly organised and entrepreneurial? Then you could be UK100’s new Operations Officer!

You will take the lead on our Business Supporters Network: researching businesses that can support local authorities on their decarbonisation journey, reaching out to them and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships.

You will also be the go-to person internally for keeping our organisation running smoothly. From organising team meetings to developing our CRM’s functionality and ensuring our HR policies and processes are up to date and properly implemented. You will make sure people have everything they need to do their best work.

It’s an exciting time to be joining our team as we will start preparing for the 10th birthday of UK100 in 2026!

Administration of our Business Support Network

• Research businesses that can help local authorities on their decarbonisation journey
• Run due diligence checks on potential business partners to ensure they comply with our Ethical Fundraising Policy
• Set up and minute meetings, coordinate proposals
• Prepare and issue contracts and invoices
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in our CRM

Finance and HR

• Oversee income and expenditure budgets and performance
• Produce and circulate monthly management accounts
• Manage relationships with our suppliers, ensuring we get value for money and pay promptly
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding and HR record-keeping

Operations and Governance

• Office management and coordination with our workspace provider.
• Organise team meetings and team socials
• Maintain UK100’s Customer Relationship Management system and support UK100 staff in using the CRM.
• Support UK100’s management of IT systems, ensuring staff are trained and follow best practice guidance
• Develop and improve UK100's policy and procedures, as well maintaining key organisational documents.

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.

As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation.

The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an interim Development Assistant on a part-time basis. This role will provide general administrative support to the Fundraising Appeals and Membership teams; including but not limited to supporting the Membership phone lines for incoming membership and ticketing queries, manage the fundraising inbox for incoming donation messages, assisting with ticket allocations for Patron members during their priority booking period and writing meaningful thank you letters to donors to appeals.

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal communication skills and a helpful manner, with an enthusiasm for and the ability to communicate fluently about the artistic work of the RBO. They will be a team player, who can quickly build relationships with colleagues and guests. You will have:

• Strong written communication skills across email, digital and print channels
• Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with donors, members, and stakeholders
• Experience working with databases, including accurate data entry and extracting data for mail merges and reports
• A commitment to delivering a first-rate experience to supporters (transferable customer service experience will be highly regarded)
• The ability and interest to gain an understanding of UK fundraising landscape, fundraising methods and processes
• Experience of processing Direct Debits (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate looking to develop their skills in a world leading arts fundraising team. Prior knowledge of our art forms is not essential but the ability and desire to learn quickly is.

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 24th October 2025