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30 hours per week / £32,565 per annum pro rata / fixed term until December 2026 / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-17.00

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

WiSE is a specialist Child Sexual Exploitation project which works closely in partnership with Police, Children’s Services, Education and health professionals, housing organisations and youth services to raise awareness and improve responses to sexual exploitation. 

As a Male CSE Practitioner, you will work across Sussex & Surrey to provide case work support and group interventions to boys and young men at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation, as well as those exhibiting harmful sexual behaviour. You will deliver outreach sessions in various settings, collaborate with professionals to support interventions leading to prosecutions, and provide training on boys/young men and sexual exploitation.

Due to the nature of the client group, there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is male. Full driving license and access to a car required due to the large geographic service area.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry a caseload of boys & young men identified as exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours and/or being sexually exploited
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to provide intensive and holistic support
• Maintain detailed case notes and contribute to reports
• Facilitate group work interventions in schools, accommodation projects and youth groups
• Deliver detached sessions in various settings to engage at-risk boys & young men
• Provide expertise and increase awareness of harmful sexual behaviour and sexual exploitation
• Contribute to WiSE Child Exploitation training and awareness campaigns

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience in safeguarding young children
• Experience providing casework support to boys & young men
• Group work experience with young people
• Safeguarding children and young people at risk of serious harm
• Delivering and risk assessing outreach work with young people
• Knowledge of risks posed to vulnerable young people through sexual exploitation and harmful sexual behaviour
• Significant knowledge and understanding of boys and young men and their lives

Qualifications:

• Qualification in Youth Work/Social Work or equivalent, or comparable experience working with vulnerable young people.

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CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider. 

Harris Hill is thrilled to be partnering with a Hospice that delivers specialist palliative and end-of-life care—both in the heart of the community and within their dedicated hospice.

They are searching for a passionate and strategic Trust and Foundation Fundraiser to join their committed team and help secure vital funding that will directly support patients and their families during life’s most critical moments.

As Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, you will devise and lead a trust and foundation fundraising strategy in order to achieve set goals and financial targets. You will oversee the writing of applications for both core funding and new capital and revenue projects, ensuring the cases for support are strong and compelling. You will aim to improve their new trust acquisition and maintain their retention of existing trust and foundation supporters.  You will also assist with small major donor cultivation events with the support of the Donor Relations Officer and Development Director and other senior Hospice staff to maximise impact.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering significant fundraising income
• Ability to communicate effectively with donors and external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 0207 820 7332.

Salary: £34,340 FTE

Permanent, Part-time (22.5 or 30 hours per week)

Location: Eastbourne with hybrid working

Deadline: Monday 24th November at 9am

Application process: CV initially

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Support Worker (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in-person at least one day per week)
Contract: Two part-time roles (totalling 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £XX,XXX per annum (pro rata)

We’re looking for two reliable, highly organised individuals to provide practical and accessibility support to a blind researcher working on projects relating to domestic abuse.

This is a varied and meaningful role — helping to remove barriers so the researcher can carry out their work effectively. You’ll be supporting with everything from reading and interpreting research materials to creating accessible documents, assisting with travel and navigation, and helping with technology and admin tasks.

The ideal candidates will have excellent written English, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and disability rights. You’ll need to be comfortable handling sensitive information and supporting research that may involve complex or emotive subject matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting printed and digital materials, including quantitative data and statistical outputs.

• Assisting with academic research and sourcing materials.

• Taking notes during meetings and workshops.

• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents.

• Supporting with travel bookings, expenses, and in-person navigation at meetings and events.

You’ll bring:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a subject requiring strong literacy skills.

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

• Confidence with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Excel.

• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

• A respectful, non-judgmental approach to supporting disabled people’s autonomy and expertise.

• The ability to provide in-person support in Barton Seagrave at least once per week.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience using academic databases and accessing journal articles.

• An interest in visual communication or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

This is a women-only position, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you’re organised, empathetic, and passionate about making research more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham (CAHF) is the leading provider of generalist advice services in Hammersmith and Fulham. We help approximately 18,000 people each year with free, confidential, and impartial advice on a wide range of issues.

Our Assessors are the first point of contact for anyone in the community that contacts us by phone or in person. The Assessor establishes what the issue is, ensures that all relevant information is collected, provides information and advice, and identifies the best next steps, ensuring clients are directed to the appropriate Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham (CAHF) advice project, or external agency.

Successful candidates will be supported by our supervisory team to develop the skills needed to succeed and thrive in the role as well as having access to our wealth of resources.

This role requires a passion for helping people to work through many challenging situations.

Applicants must demonstrate the following,

• Organised focused approach, with the ability to accurately record information.
•  An ability to use sensitive listening and questioning skills to get to the root of the issues and empower clients, whilst maintaining structure and control.
• Good IT skills, especially the ability to use databases and navigate websites.

Ideally you will have experience of delivering advice (Welfare benefits, debt, housing and employment) but transferable skills and experience will be considered.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to take a written test with those achieving a satisfactory score invited to interview.

We reserve the right to close the applications earlier if suitable candidates are found so we encourage early applications.

Closing Date: 5pm Friday 14th November 2025
Interview & Test: 24th and 25th November 2025

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for a Community Mission Facilitator to join the team at our Berwick Corps (Church).

In this role you will assist the Corps in the effective running of spiritual programmes and community outreach with the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

As Community Mission Facilitator you will deliver the Corps spiritual and community programmes, actively encouraging and engaging the community to attend. This involves providing practical and pastoral guidance, signposting support available and linking the projects with the existing Corps Mission.

What You Will Bring:

You will be a committed and practising Christian with a heart for ministry and community engagement. With compassion and strong communication skills, you will build meaningful relationships and deliver impactful spiritual and outreach programmes. You will be confident working independently, well-organised, and digitally proficient, with the flexibility to support activities during evenings and weekends. 

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army. 

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory PVG check. 

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 23rd Nov 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We Are Survivors are excited to be on the search for a Social Worker to come and join our ever-growing team. In our efforts to ensure that NO male survivor is left behind, we are expanding and looking to fill the following roles:

You'll play a key role in supporting clients, managing communications, supporting in relationship management across the partnership. As well as working with partners like Pennine Care and TRC, you will work closely with our community development team and criminal justice teams to ensure survivors have access to the right support.

Why Join Us?

· a competitive salary.

· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.

· company sick pay.

· Birthday annual leave.

· monthly clinical supervision.

· pension contribution.

· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.

Support Worker (Women Only)

Location: Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire (hybrid – in-person at least one day per week)
Contract: Two part-time roles (totalling 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £14ph plus holiday pay

We’re looking for two reliable, highly organised individuals to provide practical and accessibility support to a blind researcher working on projects relating to domestic abuse.

This is a varied and meaningful role — helping to remove barriers so the researcher can carry out their work effectively. You’ll be supporting with everything from reading and interpreting research materials to creating accessible documents, assisting with travel and navigation, and helping with technology and admin tasks.

The ideal candidates will have excellent written English, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and disability rights. You’ll need to be comfortable handling sensitive information and supporting research that may involve complex or emotive subject matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting printed and digital materials, including quantitative data and statistical outputs.

• Assisting with academic research and sourcing materials.

• Taking notes during meetings and workshops.

• Creating and checking accessible Word, PDF, and PowerPoint documents.

• Supporting with travel bookings, expenses, and in-person navigation at meetings and events.

You’ll bring:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a subject requiring strong literacy skills.

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

• Confidence with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Excel.

• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.

• A respectful, non-judgmental approach to supporting disabled people’s autonomy and expertise.

• The ability to provide in-person support in Barton Seagrave at least once per week.

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience using academic databases and accessing journal articles.

• An interest in visual communication or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).

This is a women-only position, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

If you’re organised, empathetic, and passionate about making research more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

We are delighted to be partnering with STEM Learning to find their next Head of Fundraising. 

Fundraising has developed rapidly for the organisation in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships across corporate, trust, foundation, and major donor income, they are now poised to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a five-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will shape and deliver the long-term fundraising strategy, strengthen the organisation's positioning as a trusted, high-impact partner, and drive sustainable, multi-year income growth that enables transformational change.

As Head of Fundraising, you will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-year six-figure+ partnerships across corporates, trusts, foundations, major donors and HNWIs
• Manage, develop and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (responsibility for 7), fostering a proactive, collaborative and high-performing culture
• Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
• Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning

Essential skills and experience: 

• A strategic, senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record delivering six-figure, multi-year partnerships from corporates. Experience across trusts, foundations, and/or major donors highly desirable
• A proactive new business mindset, with eagerness to meet with donors and attend events
• Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to motivate and develop fundraising teams
• An experienced relationship-builder who has used confidence and gravitas to engage CEOs, trustees, C-suite leaders and high-net-worth individuals — and successfuly make compelling asks

STEM Learning offer a sector-leading employee benefits package, which includes 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and up to 15% employer pension contributions. 

This is a mostly home-based role, with travel to N.England and London for office time and meetings. There are travel-cost reimbursements available - please discuss. 

Detailed briefing notes and full support with CV and cover letter will be provided for suitable applicants. 

You’ll be a vital part of our Marketing team taking on a wide range of exciting multimedia projects, from creating campaign videos and animations to shaping our photography library.

You’ll bring your creative flair to concept sessions, pushing boundaries with fresh media ideas that align with our cause. With your keen attention to detail, deep understanding of the creative process and high standards, you’ll ensure The Charity’s brand is consistently represented across all media and digital outputs, both internally and externally. This is a great opportunity to not only showcase your skills but also make a difference in the lives of those we support.

��Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week.

⏰Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working.

��Benchmarked salary: c.£40,600 (dependent on level)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

You’re a multimedia designer who thrives on creative challenges, bringing ideas to life through video, photography, animation and motion graphics. You work efficiently while maximising every opportunity to elevate campaigns, feeding into concepts and shaping the bigger picture. Strategic and creative, you pair sharp attention to detail with technical and storytelling skills, staying adaptable, organised and solutions-focused to ensure our digital media always delivers impact.

• Lead the creation of engaging video, photo and motion content, from concept development through to final delivery, including scripting, storyboarding, filming and editing.
• Oversee photography across The Charity – identifying gaps in our photography, building and developing our image library through regular photoshoots and ensuring that consent processes follow our data management policy.
• Manage, plan, organise and coordinate on-location and studio filming and photoshoots, ensuring shoots run smoothly and meet creative briefs.
• Conduct interviews and film with case studies, capturing authentic stories that connect audiences with The Charity’s work.
• Shoot and produce high-quality digital video content, managing the process end-to-end, from scriptwriting and sourcing through to editing and publishing.
• Edit raw camera footage, audio, sound effects, graphics and special effects into polished content tailored to the target channels.
• Apply strong post-production skills, including audio mixing, colour grading and motion enhancement to deliver professional outputs.
• Produce animation, motion graphics and kinetic typography to enhance campaigns and digital storytelling.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Fundraising and other teams across The Charity to generate ideas, develop storyboards and create promotional video content for external use.
• Deliver optimised video and motion assets in the correct formats for use across social media, web and other channels
• Lead on the photo and video consent process, ensuring all permissions are GDPR and policy compliant and support teams across the organisation in following best practice.
• Provide training sessions for staff on video, photo and content creation, helping to develop creative skills across The Charity.
• Lead on building an always-on bank of innovative and engaging content to ensure a steady flow of creative assets for campaigns and digital channels as well as managing The Charity’s photo and video libraries to make sure content is accessible, well-organised and brand compliant.

Job titleCommunity Fundraiser

Hours37.5 hours per week

Salary£28,750 – £30,651 per annum

ContractPermanent

Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

The role

As a Community Fundraiser, you will be the face of St Richard’s Hospice in the community, you will help our wonderful fundraisers and inspiring new supporters to raise money for the charity, always ensuring they receive the best possible supporter experience. You will be part of the wider Income Generation team, contributing to our shared goals and income targets.

A key part of the role will be to deliver fundraising with strong financial impact: achieving a 3:1 return on investment within two years, ensuring activities are cost-efficient, effective, and sustainable.

Flexibility will be required for evening and weekend working as well as the ability to travel locally to events, meetings or fundraising activities. This role is based at the Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester.

The role will also include;

• Build and nurture relationships with local fundraisers, community groups, schools, faith groups and local organisations.
• Plan and deliver fundraising activities with clear financial targets and measurable impact.
• Represent the hospice at local events, cheque presentations and talks, sharing the difference our supporters make.
• Set, monitor and report on fundraising performance metrics, particularly the goal of delivering a 3:1 return on investment for this role over two years.
• Recruit, train and support volunteer fundraisers and community ambassadors.
• Ensure all fundraising is carried out ethically and in line with regulations.

This post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About you

You will bring;

• Experience in fundraising, community engagement, or volunteer coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, confidence speaking to community groups and schools
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• A compassionate, people-focused attitude — especially when working with those fundraising in memory of loved ones.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Worcestershire.

Although not compulsory, the ideal candidate will have previous experience within the charity sector, delivering income generating activities, with knowledge and awareness of the fundraising regulations and codes of practice.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;  

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management – keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site café
• Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service

Closing date             20th November 2025

Job Reference 4040

This role exists to support Theatre Royal’s mission and strategy by contributing your skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver excellent outcomes for the organisation and our audiences.

Key responsibilities of the role are outlined below. We value flexibility and ask all colleagues to be willing to undertake reasonable duties within their skills and experience to help achieve our shared goals. You’ll also work in line with our policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.

The Head of Development will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the Development Strategy to deliver the Trust’s external fundraising engagement and hands on delivery of raised income. They will generate sustained income from a range of different sources including sponsorship, local businesses, membership schemes as well as major donors and individual giving. They will work closely with colleagues and consultants to lever grants from trusts and foundations and public grant sources. They will develop audience loyalty, increase membership and grow general donations and legacy income.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s Development strategy in alignment with the strategic plan, in collaboration with Trustees, senior leadership, and external consultants such as TRG Arts.

Donor & Sponsor Development
Identify, recruit, and cultivate high-net-worth individuals, sponsors and other funding partners. Build trusted relationships and lead on prospect research, cultivation plans, and solicitation strategies.

Trust & Foundations

Build and maintain strong relationships with trusts and foundations, ensuring well-researched and compelling funding proposals. Track funding deadlines and reporting requirements, ensuring high-quality submissions and stewardship.

Revenue Generation & Innovation
Proactively explore and develop new income streams, sponsorship opportunities, and innovative fundraising models, ensuring alignment with the trust’s mission and strategy.

Events & Engagement
Plan and deliver a comprehensive programme of fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, and advocacy events to engage donors and stakeholders.

Communications & Advocacy
Act as a key advocate and ambassador for the trust, ensuring consistent messaging and brand alignment across fundraising communications, including oversight of the Annual Review.

Data, Reporting & Compliance

Oversee the fundraising database, manage financial reporting, track pledges, and ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.

Responsibilities for a Head of Department

• Develop and deliver departmental plans aligned with organisational strategy.
• Lead and support teams to achieve high standards of performance and creativity.
• Manage budgets, resources, and reporting within your area.
• Maintain oversight of compliance within your department, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Lead on implementing and monitoring statutory obligations and best practice in your area.
• Contribute to organisational decision-making and collaborative projects.
• Support a culture of learning, inclusivity, and innovation.

Job title: Head of Principal Gifts
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257 per annum
Location: White City (Hybrid)

Are you a fundraiser looking for a new challenge at the highest levels of philanthropy? Are you looking to transition into the field of principal gifts?

Here at Imperial College, we are recruiting a Head of Principal Gifts to join our brilliant team. This is a new position, part of an expansion of our Advancement Division.

As Head of Principal Gifts, you will play a transformative role in securing the philanthropic investments that drive groundbreaking discoveries, life-changing innovations and sustainable solutions. Your work will directly impact fields critical to shaping the future – from climate resilience and AI to global health and business innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues driven to tackle some of the most difficult problems facing society. 

This is your opportunity to forge the direction of philanthropy at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, building meaningful relationships with high- net-worth individuals and stakeholders who share our vision for impactful change. You will help drive Imperial’s bold and ambitious alumni engagement and fundraising campaign.

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will have the opportunity to work on transformational gifts – interesting, complex gifts which will build your career.

This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to have a major impact on a world-renowned institution. You will be entrepreneurially minded, not fazed by complexity and ambiguity, and comfortable orchestrating a myriad of stakeholders.  We hope to hear from you!

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.

Our culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.

Further Information

This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:

• Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
• Head of Global Development, North America

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Development Operations and Stewardship Officer to join our Development Directorate, providing key support within a small fundraising team of 9. It’s a particularly exciting time to join the Development Team - we’ve recently completed a successful capital campaign (£9.5m raised) and are now in planning stages of our next major fundraising initiative.

The role

This role is central to ensuring our supporters feel valued and engaged. You’ll help deliver the operational side of donor stewardship from processing income and coordinating communications, to supporting events and managing donor data. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Academy, including Development, Communications, Finance and Programme Teams, to ensure our donors are well supported and celebrated.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working across teams, communicating clearly, and managing multiple priorities. You’ll be proactive, organised and creative in your approach, with a keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in strengthening relationships. Whether you’re coordinating tailored donor communications, supporting the Development Board, or helping deliver impactful events, your work will help ensure our supporters feel understood and appreciated.

If you’re looking to grow your career in fundraising and stewardship within a values driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Academy

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.

The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy, including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement, on our website.

Terms and conditions

The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, St James Park, London, SW1 – a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

How to apply

We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

Please contact the HR team if you have any questions.

Please click Apply to apply on the Applied recruitment platform.

 Applications must be received no later than 12:00 noon on 10 November 2025.

Employment and Progression Coordinator
Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro-rata (£24,000 per annum for 28 hours per week)
Hours: 28 hours a week, spread across Monday to Saturday (mostly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with occasional Saturday work to support projects)
Contract: Fixed Term until August 2028
Place of work: Action on Disability Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, London SW6 7BF

About Action on Disability

Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). Guided by the Social Model of Disability, we work to remove barriers and promote equality, inclusion and choice for all Disabled people.

AoD is a medium-sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 27 staff, and a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers. Many of whom have lived experience of disability. We are proud that 100% of our Board and 54% of our staff identify as Disabled.

We deliver four key services: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living.

AoD’s Employment Service

The Action on Disability Employment Service is setting the agenda for disability employment across London with great results. We are at the forefront of setting up and delivering supported internships for Disabled young people. We provide an holistic service from management and employer engagement to hands-on, supervised support work across all sites.

Our Employment Service welcomes external referrals and offers support for Disabled people via our in-work support service.

We are looking to recruit several support workers to expand our pool.

Purpose of the Role

The Employment and Progression Coordinator supports Disabled young people and adults to move into and thrive in paid employment. Working within AoD’s Employment and Supported Internship programmes, the postholder will provide person-centred guidance, job coaching, and practical in-work support.

The role includes supporting current and past interns, working alongside employers to create inclusive opportunities, and promoting the benefits of employing Disabled people.

Main Responsibilities

Supporting current and past Disabled Interns

• Provide 1:1 and group support to enable people to explore their skills, interests and aspirations, and move into meaningful paid work.
• Support participants to understand their rights at work and access reasonable adjustments.

Employer Engagement and Development

• Build and maintain positive relationships with a range of employers to create and sustain inclusive job and internship opportunities.
• Encourage employers to adapt roles where needed and to provide a supportive working environment.

Programme Delivery and Administration

• Support the delivery of the Employment and Supported Internship programmes, including one-to-one sessions, group activities, and outreach events.
• Support the planning and recording of participant journeys, including achievements, placements and outcomes, using Salesforce and other tools.
• Work in line with AoD’s aims, values and the Social Model of Disability.

Additional Information

• Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Travel across Greater London will be required; travel expenses reimbursed according to policy.
• All staff share responsibility for upholding AoD’s values and ensuring that our work reflects the principles of the Social Model of Disability.

In return we offer

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Life Assurance (1x salary if enrolled in the auto-enrolment pension)
• Company sick pay (2 weeks after 6 months’ service; 1 month after 12 months)
• 2 weeks Disability Leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 19th November 2025
Interview Dates: Week commencing 24th November 2025

We welcome applications from Disabled people and will provide reasonable adjustments at all stages of recruitment and employment.

We are actively encouraging Disabled people to apply.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.

No agencies please.