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PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Job Purpose: To work with the Youth & Universities team to deliver F&BF’s programmes and projects

Salary: £29,802 – £32,565, depending on experience

Contract: 1 year fixed term

Location: London

Hours: 37.5 hours/week including occasional evening meetings

Reports to: Rachel Cohen, Senior Programmes Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

All activities will be undertaken in collaboration with the Youth Voice & Universities team.

Delivery

· To support delivery of the UN award-winning ParliaMentors programme (1.5 days per week):

o Being responsible for 2 teams of university students.

o Supporting 12 London-based students by: having 1:1 coaching calls with each of them to offer guidance and support; conducting sessions to support the teams with their social action projects and identifying area for development; conducting sessions to work through any team dynamic issues that arise.

o Supporting with facilitation of workshops related to social action, politics, leadership and interfaith.

o Administrative and logistical support (e.g., room bookings, processing reimbursements, coordinating student travels).

· To support delivery of City Bridge Trust (CBT) work (3.5 days per week):

o Responsible for overseeing the deliverables for this funder, ensuring all deadlines are met.

o Responsible for delivering four interfaith trainings for Local Authorities within London.

o Planning and delivering the annual Youth Interfaith Summit, the UK’s largest interfaith event for the climate.

o Coordinating the Youth Advisory Board, a group of young interfaith activists who will codesign the Summit.

o Responsible for coordinating the remainder of the Youth Forum for Faith and Ecology in partnership with LSE.

o Identifying and facilitating partnerships between alumni network and other relevant organizations.

o Coordinate collection and analysis of M&E data for internal and funder reporting, and production of case studies.

· To lead on social media for the Y&U team

o Responsible for creating a minimum of four posts per month for Instagram and LinkedIn for the F&BF and ParliaMentors accounts.

· To perform administrative and logistical tasks using agreed process and conventions including planning, activity/event delivery, finance, tracking expenditure.

· To monitor and evaluate delivery, and to assist with the creation of those procedures

· To follow a schedule of reporting requirements for own project and leading on the production of those reports.

· To contribute towards departmental and organisational reports e.g. by providing data and case studies.

· To contribute towards strategy development for F&BF programmes

Communications & Stakeholders

· To be an ambassador for F&BF, helping raise awareness of the programme and the whole organisation through speaking about our work in public, social media, writing articles/blogs (primarily related to departmental activities).

· To contribute towards external marketing and communications for the Community programmes, and organisational communications (e.g. event publicity, brochures, exhibition guides, newsletter, social media)

· To be involved with relevant F&BF’s Policy initiatives

· To develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and maintain the database of contacts

General

· To work with others to help achieve the organisational aims (below)

· To be an active participant in the Team, leading on some organisational initiatives to ensure a good working environment for all staff.

· To contribute towards activities to raise funds, such as developing relationships with existing and potential donors, to support funding application writing, and sharing new ideas.

· To help recruit, induct and support interns

· To look for ideas for innovation, growth, sharing our learning, and continuing relationships with stakeholders.

· Undertaking other initiatives necessary to ensure the successful implementation of the work of the organisation.

Organisational strategic goals:

• To equip more learners with the skills and tools they need to handle and influence relations between different faiths and beliefs
• To generate stronger community-based movement, with youth at the forefront
• To project the voices of those we support and the impact of our partnership with them

 

Person Specification: 

It is essential to have sensitivity to the issues surrounding this area of work and a proven commitment to the aims of the Faith & Belief Forum. 

We welcome experience and skills from all areas of a person’s life, including volunteering, community work, paid work, and education.

We are looking for someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills, and an ability to prioritise a varied workload.

You must have experience of the following:

• Delivering a successful large-scale event, including logistics, communications, programme planning and partnership management.

• Ability to work with sensitivity around issues of identity, particularly around faith & belief identity.

• Working with young people.

• Facilitating trainings or workshops.

• Designing posts and copy for different social media sites.

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with external stakeholders, including volunteers.

• Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.

• Working collaboratively and effectively as a team member. 

It would be advantageous to have knowledge of the following:

 • Grassroots social change 

 • UK politics and social cohesion

• fundamental principles and practices within interfaith dialogue

Benefits include

· Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home (with roughly once/week meetings in London)

· 25 days annual leave

· 2 days paid volunteer leave

· Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities

· Regular support and coaching to help develop your skills

· Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to this sector

Our team

The Faith and Belief Forum is the UK’s leading interfaith organisation, dedicated for nearly 30 years to building understanding and strong relationships between people of all faiths and beliefs. Our vision is a society where difference is celebrated and communities are connected through respect and dialogue.

You will be working closely with the Senior Programme Manager on the Youth and Universities team to deliver our interfaith programming for young people aged 18 – 35. This includes the UN award-winning ParliaMentors programme, which equips nearly 40 young leaders each year with the tools to make meaningful social change. You will also be leading on delivering other projects that focus on the relationship between faith and the environment, including the UK’s largest youth interfaith climate event.

This role is an incredible opportunity to shape innovative and transformative programmes on a very passionate, welcoming, and empowering team.

Job Title: People & Culture Administrator
 

Salary: £27,500 – £29,187 per annum
 

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
 

Location: East Croydon (3 days per week in the office)
 

About the Role
 

Rape Crisis South London is seeking an experienced, passionate, and professional People & Culture Administrator to join our team.
 

 
 

You will play a vital role in supporting our HR function by managing recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and compliance, ensuring that all People & Culture processes run smoothly and effectively.
 

 
 

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will be a key member of the People team, working closely with our frontline services to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to deliver services to survivors.
 

 
 

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in HR processes, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace.
 

 
 

Key Information
 

This post is open to female applicants only, as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
 

 
 

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (maximum 1,500 words) outlining how you meet the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, and experience.
 

 
 

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

 

with the subject line “HR Administrator”.
 

 
 

Equality & Diversity
 

RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles within the violence against women and girls movement.
 

 
 

Please note: All positions are UK-based and require the right to work in the UK.
 

 
 

If we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the position before the advertised closing date.

National Programme Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: London (EC1) with flexible hybrid working
Deadline: 11 September 2025, 17:00
Interview Dates: 25–26 September (online), 2 October (in-person)

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people’s development through skills training and competitions?

WorldSkills UK is looking for a National Programme Coordinator to join our Operations team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in planning and delivering our national skills competitions programme, supporting our mission to embed world-class training standards across the UK.

You’ll coordinate logistics, events, communications and systems that make our programmes run smoothly - from booking venues to working with competition organisers and supporting inclusion projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that champions excellence, innovation and inclusion in technical education. If you're detail-focused, solutions-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Work for the Association of British Neurologists in an exciting opportunity to make your mark on an influential and nationally recognised organisation that is changing the way it delivers its communications.

The ABN is the professional body for neurologists in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people with neurological disorders by advancing the knowledge and practice of neurology in the British Isles. The ABN is a dynamic membership society with over 2000 members, working hard to raise the voice of neurology at a national level.

About the role
Working within a small team, you will be an imporant part of communications & marketing for a membership association supporting the vital work of neurologists across the UK. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience, work in a small team and have the ability to shape the direction of communications strategy. This is an exciting time to join the ABN as we undertake a digital transformation project with a growing team. We offer a collaborative and friendly working environment, with lots of opportunity for professional development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Engagement Manager and wider ABN team. The position is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

About you
We are looking for somebody with the following skills:

Essential

• Excellent & versatile written communication
• Experience of drafting accurate and purposeful copy for marketing and communications materials
• Good knowledge of social media platforms & strategies
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently within a small agile team
• Excellent prioritisation skills
• Experience of creating high-quality design and graphic assets
• Quick learner with a desire to expand knowledge

Desirable

• Experience of Canva/Adobe Photoshop
• Experience of video editing, esp. for social media
• Experience of managing social media accounts
• Knowledge of membership associations or the charity sector
• Interest in health, science, or the medical charity sector

Benefits

- 28 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
- Generous pension contributions: you put in 1%, we’ll put in 10%
- Professional development programme including regular 1:1s, appraisals and training opportunities
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Time off in lieu for ABN event attendance
- Generous health plan with Simply Health

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re looking for a Peer Support Senior Officer (Online Community) to join our team and help us provide high-quality support to men and their loved ones navigating prostate cancer.

The Peer Support team plays a vital role in connecting men and their loved ones to others with lived experience of prostate cancer. We do this through our One-to-One Peer Support service which matches anyone affected by prostate cancer to our trained volunteers with a similar experience and more recently our Online Community, a website-based discussion forum that provides a space for men and their loved ones to share their experiences and find support.

As a Peer Support Senior Officer (Online Community), you’ll focus on assisting the Peer Support Manager with the development and integration of our Online Community into our wider support services. Once up and running, you’ll take the lead on the day-to-day management and moderation of the community. You’ll work closely with users to understand what they need from the platform, and you’ll be key in shaping it into a safe, welcoming and supportive space where people affected by prostate cancer can connect.

You’ll also develop policies and guidelines to ensure safe and respectful interactions, recruit and support volunteer moderators, and work with other teams to share helpful news, resources and health information on the forum. You’ll use analytics and user feedback to improve the platform and support its growth, while staying informed about best practice and emerging trends in online communities.

While the strong focus of this role will be the Online Community, you’ll also help deliver our One-to-One Peer Support service, triaging enquiries, matching service users with trained peer volunteers who’ve experienced prostate cancer and help with volunteer onboarding and coordination. 

What we want from you

We’re looking for someone with experience managing an online community or similar digital support service. You’ll be comfortable providing information and support to people who may be facing difficult or emotional circumstances, and you’ll understand the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for users to connect and share.

You’ll bring a good understanding of digital engagement, knowing how to encourage community growth and participation, and you’ll be comfortable using data and insights to guide improvements. You’ll also have experience collecting and monitoring service data to help shape decisions and measure impact.

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential. You’ll know how to engage sensitively with people who have lived experience, making sure their voices are reflected in how services are developed and delivered. You’ll also be able to work collaboratively across teams, building relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, and supporting cross-functional projects.

You’ll need to be organised and able to manage a varied workload. A flexible, responsive approach is key, and experience supporting or supervising volunteers would be a plus.

While you don’t need to be a clinical expert, a basic understanding of cancer care in the UK, and an awareness of how inequalities can affect access to health and support services, will help you approach the role with the insight and sensitivity it requires.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

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The closing date is Sunday 14th September 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 22nd September 2025.

I am urgently seeking an experienced Interim Reward and Employee Relations Manager on a 12-month fixed term salaried contract for my renowned client in the civil service / culture sector, based in London 2 days per week with 3 days remote. The role will pay a salary of £42,179 to £48,000 per year depending upon experience and you will be required to work on Mondays and Fridays to provide cover for other staff in the team.

There will be a requirement to travel to their other office in Yorkshire now and again (expenses will be paid).

Reporting to the Head of Pay, Policy & People Relations, the ideal candidate will be available immediately or at short notice and :-

- Have experience of Reward and Reward Projects, including pay modelling and equal pay ad gender pay gap modelling etc

- Have significant Employee Relations experience preferably in the Civil Service, Local Government on NHS sectors dealing with complex casework

- Have experience of writing and updating policy

- Have experience of working in a heavily unionised environment and negotiating / consulting with Trade Unions on the above

The successful candidate will require a DBS check to be carried out before being able to start.

If you have the required skills and experience and you are available at short notice, please apply now by submitting your up to date CV and contact details.

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Department: Major Partnerships
Salary: £47,349 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed-term for 12 months (maternity cover)
 
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
 
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
 
A rewarding and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Major Donor Manager to join the Philanthropic Partnerships Team in the Major Partnerships Unit (MPU) for a 12-month maternity cover role.
 
As Major Donor Manager you will lead the major donor team whilst managing three major donor officers. You will be responsible for leading the team to deliver excellent account management and stewardship of the major donor portfolio, contributing to our goal of sustaining and increasing income from high-net-worth individuals. You will also support the team to identify, research and cultivate relationships with new prospects.
 
You will have substantial experience of successfully creating and managing relationships with donors to secure high value gifts. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build relationships, negotiate, influence and collaborate with stakeholders, and you will have excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
 
If this sounds like you, and you have a passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love for you to apply!
 
This is an exciting time to join a high achieving team with lots of ambitious projects under way including the rollout of a new giving circle product and execution of an excellent high-value events programme.
 
For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.
 
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 7 September 2025
 
First round interviews will take place on 24 - 25 September
Second round interviews will take place on 30 September
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
 
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
 
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About SPANA

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.

About this role

As Head of Digital Engagement you will lead SPANA’s digital presence across web, email, social and emerging platforms – ensuring the organisation’s voice, brand and mission are powerfully communicated to global audiences. You will also provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to the digital team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and excellence to maximise impact and drive growth. 

This exciting role is responsible for shaping and delivering a compelling and consistent digital experience that drives awareness, deepens engagement and supports organisational priorities in communications, advocacy and income generation. You will play a central role in delivering SPANA’s strategic ambitions through innovative, data-informed digital approaches. 

Contract, location and salary

This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week), permanent role with a salary of approximately £55,000 per annum subject to skills and experience. This role is UK based, and candidates must have the current right to work in the UK. SPANA staff work remotely, attending our London office once or twice a month (or more if preferred). 

SPANA offers benefits to staff including a health care cash plan with Medicash, and generous pension scheme with SPANA contributing 10% if the employee contributes at least 5%.

Full details and how to apply

Please review the job description for full details including a person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 21 September 2025.

Social Work Practice Consultant​ x3 - (North East, North West and Scotland)

Making a Difference in Foster Care!
We are seeking three dedicated and experienced Practice Consultants to join our team and help deliver transformative fostering support across the North East, North West England and Scotland.

This is a unique opportunity to drive improvements in fostering practice and positively impact the lives of children and young people in care.

Positions Available

• North East England
  • Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
  • Hours: 28 hours per week
  • Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North East is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.

• North West England
  • Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104 – £38,164)
  • Hours: 28 hours per week
  • Location: Home-based/Hybrid. Travel across the North West is required, with occasional UK-wide travel.

• Scotland
  • Salary: £42,630 – £47,705 FTE (pro rata £25,578 – £28,623)
  • Hours: 21 hours per week
  • Location: Pan-Scotland. Office base in Glasgow. Travel across Scotland is essential, with occasional UK-wide travel.

About the Role

As a Practice Consultant, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team delivering services in Advice, Advocacy and Mediation, Training, and Practice Consultancy. Your work will contribute to our mission to empower, enrich, and support the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality training and consultancy services to fostering providers and carers.
• Support the development of fostering policy and practice across the UK.
• Champion trauma-informed, child-centred, and solution-focused approaches.
• Contribute to our publications, resources, and events.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and support membership engagement.

About You

We are looking for passionate professionals with:

• A relevant qualification (e.g., social work) or substantial fostering experience.
• Experience in training, mediation, and advocacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A sound understanding of fostering legislation and practice.
• Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively.
• A flexible and proactive attitude to travel and service delivery.

About the Organisation

You will be working for the UK’s leading fostering charity, to ensure that every child in foster care can thrive. The charity provides training, support, and resources to foster carers, influences policy, and campaigns for positive change.

They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered. If you want to be part of a charity that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Helpline (24/7)
• Eye care contribution
• Season ticket loan
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Key Dates - Closing date for all roles: 9 September 2025

North East & North West England roles:

• Shortlisting: 11 September 2025
• Interviews: 17–18 September 2025
• Location: In person in our Southwark office or via Teams (by exception)

Scotland role:

• Shortlisting: 12 September 2025
• Interviews: 25 September 2025
• Location: In person at our Glasgow office or via Teams (by exception)

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fostering Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Training and Development Officer, Youth Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Learning and Development Officer, Childcare Worker, Policy and Practice Officer, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Officer, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

A fantastic opportunity to join a small but growing team of committed staff working to support children with brain tumours and their families.

Leading our T&F applications, you will have a deep-understanding of the trusts and foundations (as well as corporate foundations) landscape and you will have experience of working with Senior Management Teams to ensure successful applications for larger grants (£20k+).  You will have proven success in securing multi-year funding and building healthy pipelines with the skills to write compelling and evidence-based applications and reports.

Remote role with travel to our Cambridge office at least quarterly.

The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.

Our core values are: Inclusive, Connected, Sustainable, Joyful and Daring. 

The role:

As we enter an exciting new stage of the Barbican’s life, there couldn’t be a better time to join us. Focussed firmly on the future, we’re working on ambitious plans to create better access to the arts, transforming our building and reimagining what an arts centre can be. Through our work on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we’ll ensure the Barbican becomes a place where everyone belongs – where creativity, enterprise, and learning coexist, and everybody can achieve their fullest potential.

About the role:

Are you passionate about building strategic, mutually rewarding partnerships that support a vibrant programme of artistic events and learning initiatives?
We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our dynamic Development Team at the Barbican. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage some of our most high-profile partnerships -including Mastercard’s sponsorship of Outdoor Cinema -while playing a key role in driving new business, shaping innovative partnership offers, and securing impactful collaborations.

In this role, you will:

•    Deliver a portfolio of strategic and multifaceted corporate partnerships across the breadth of the Barbican’s programme
•    Work closely with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to shape standout brand partnerships—identifying bold opportunities, leading high-level negotiations, and delivering exceptional sponsor activations.
•    Oversee the Corporate Membership scheme, ensuring our Members receive outstanding service and value, while nurturing relationships to deepen engagement and unlock future potential.
•    Take on line management and mentoring responsibilities, helping to develop and inspire the team.
This is a multifaceted and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to lead on exciting new partnerships across cinema, theatre, music, exhibitions, and learning events—helping to shape the future of cultural sponsorship at one of the UK’s leading arts centres. 
It’s also an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience across new business and account management, while growing their leadership capabilities in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

We’re looking for someone with:

•    A strong track record in delivering strategic, multifaceted partnerships—ideally within the arts, culture, or wider non-profit sectors.
•    A creative, solutions-focused mindset and a flair for building compelling partnership propositions.
•    A strong track record in securing new partnership with demonstrable commercial acumen and confidence in pitching, negotiating, and relationship management.
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification (JDPS).

Ready to apply?

To apply click on the 'Apply Now' button below.

Deadline for applications is 9:00 am on Monday 8th September 2025. The advert may close ahead of this date if a sufficient number of applications is reached - apply early to avoid missing out.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation – and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.

As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.

*Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or, have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'.

The Royal Commonwealth Society is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and experienced events manager to lead the planning and execution of its diverse portfolio of high-profile and fundraising events. The postholder will manage the full lifecycle of events - from concept through delivery - ensuring every event reflects the Society’s values and enhances its reputation and reach.

Flagship events include the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, an Award Ceremony for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition at Buckingham Palace, the High Commissioners’ Banquet at Mansion House, and other ceremonial, stakeholder, youth, and fundraising engagements.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead the end-to-end management of all RCS events, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile, ceremonial, and fundraising events.
• Oversee event planning, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier coordination, protocol, security, AV, catering, and staffing.
• Manage the delivery of the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, ensuring coordination with the Royal Household, Westminster Abbey, the BBC, and government departments.
• Deliver a Commonwealth Concert as a key fundraising and engagement event, managing all artistic, production, and logistical elements.
• Organise the High Commissioners’ Banquet at Mansion House, coordinating with the City of London Corporation, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, diplomatic missions, and keynote speakers.
• Support other public-facing events, including those connected to The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, and the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign.
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring events are delivered on time and within financial parameters.
• Oversee guest and stakeholder management, including invitations, RSVP tracking, VIP handling, seating plans, and pre-event briefings.
• Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for events, including biographies, guest lists, and running orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with protocol requirements.
• Draft and coordinate speaking notes for key participants and speakers, tailored to the event’s purpose, audience, and messaging objectives.
• Maintain and update key documentation, including event timelines, run sheets, contact lists, and risk assessments.
• Support post-event evaluation, producing summary reports and identifying lessons learned.
• Assist in fundraising endeavours such as grant writing and donor stewardship.
• Other duties as and when required.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (Wednesday & Thursday)

Salary: £40,682.16 per annum

Job Purpose:

Creative development and production of impactful and engaging social media, communications, advocacy and fundraising content, with a focus on AV and social media content; project management support for cross channel content projects. 

Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

ESSENTIAL 

• Highly proficient in motion graphics design, including creating engaging title sequences, idents, transitions, animations and visual effects for digital and video content 
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (After effects, Premier Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 
• Substantial experience of developing and producing social media content 
• Lives and breathes social media, keeping up to date with trends and experience developing content that allows brands to capitalise on them in an authentic way
• Substantial experience of creating high quality, brand-aligned videos, from concept through to final production for a range of creative and corporate needs, including communications, fundraising, advocacy, brand collateral 
• Strong understanding of audiovisual storytelling 
• Strong and versatile portfolio showcasing production skills and creativity across a range of formats and channels 
• Proven ability to adapt visual style and tone to suit a wide range of audiences, formats and disciplines 
• Strong creative skills including comms and content idea generation, problem solving, storytelling – be an ideas factory! 
• A source of inspiration and creative education for others, particularly around social media creative 
• Sound digital design skills 
• Flexibility and ability to work under very tight deadlines 
• Proven ability to manage projects independently 
• Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières 
• Highly experienced in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Highly experienced in effectively collaborating and communicating within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a dynamic but complex organisation 

Dove House Hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. They provide exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers, and their families.

Last year, they cared for 1,200 patients. Their mission is simple but powerful: to help families make the most of the time they have together, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

“It was a moment of grief, yes, but also one of relief. Mum was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. And as we said our final goodbyes, we knew she was at peace. We are incredibly grateful for the care, the memories, and the love we had shared in those final days while Mum was at Dove House.” - Family member of a patient

We are delighted to be partnering with Dove House Hospice on this exciting project. This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of others and help raise vital funds to ensure Dove House Hospice’s services are always available for those who need them.

Would you like to be part of the team that drives transformational funding for a critical capital project? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

This role will focus on building lasting, meaningful relationships with trusts and foundations to secure transformational funding for a critical capital project.

Main responsibilities include:

• Researching, prioritising, and managing a pipeline of potential funders
• Crafting bespoke and persuasive proposals, inspiring support for the capital appeal
• Nurturing relationships and providing project updates
• Track and monitor the use of grant funds to ensure compliance with funder agreements.

You will report directly to the Head of Fundraising and work closely with the wider fundraising team, care services and finance team. 

The Person

We are looking for someone with experience in trust and grants fundraising – ideally for capital appeal projects, although this is not essential. You should have exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive and articulate proposals and reports.

You will also require excellent research and analytical skills, be extremely organised, and demonstrate outstanding time management and meticulous attention to detail. A proactive and target-driven approach to fundraising is essential.

This role is fully remote (with some travel to Hull), but can also be hybrid or fully office-based at the Hospice in Hull, should this be your preference. If you would like more information, or to apply for this role, please get in touch! 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen, Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.