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Job Title: Senior Programme Manager
Closing date: 26th September 2025 17.00 GMT
Interviews: 3rd October 2025
Reports to: Ubele Founder/ CEO
Location: Min 2 days per week based in North London office, remote working available for max 3 days a week
Pay: £60,000- £63,000 full time, gross per annum
Type of Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Annual Leave Entitlement: 28 days’ annual leave, including UK bank holidays.
Pension: 3% employer pension contribution on eligible earnings.

About The Role  

The purpose of this role is to have overall responsibility for The Phoenix Way (TPW) Programme across the London, South and East regions and delegating day to day management South and East Regions to a dedicated Programme Manager. The role includes:

Strategic oversight of and accountability for the London, South and East regions of The Phoenix Way the creation of sustainable Black and racially minoritised communities and community-led organisations across three separate regions, with an in-depth focus on Greater London by ensuring there is an equitable stake in decisions relating to funding processes, priorities, funding allocations and beyond.
Collaborating with funders, statutory bodies, community organisations and voluntary sector, and other stakeholders committed to the development of an equitable future.
Actively supporting all funding bodies to seek change for diverse communities and deliver significant improvements in their organisation’s cultures, strategies, competences, and capabilities.
Helping funding bodies to adopt equitable policies and practises based on the evidence and learning garnered from the community organisations that receive funding and support from TPW. 

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Visitor Experience Manager (VEM) to play a vital role in leading and shaping the visitor journey at Waddesdon Manor, working Wednesday-Sunday. The successful candidate will  be an  integral part of the Visitor Experience Management Team at Waddesdon Manor ensuring that every visitor enjoys an outstanding experience that is welcoming, inclusive, and memorable.

You will be responsible for developing a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time, for everyone,’ leading by example and inspiring the wider visitor experience team to deliver outstanding customer service. With extensive management experience in a visitor-facing heritage environment, you will act as an ambassador for our visitors across the property, ensuring their needs and expectations are embedded at the heart of all operations.

What you will do:

As Visitor Experience Manager (VEM), you will oversee house-based visitor operations and lead a seamless visitor engagement program - including tours, walks, and talks - ensuring that all audiences enjoy an exceptional and inspiring experience. By maintaining consistently high standards of welcome, interpretation and storytelling, you will enhance visitor satisfaction and foster memorable experiences.

You will play a key role in the growth and evolution of the Visitor Experience department, driving excellence in operations, recruitment, training, customer service, and engagement initiatives. With a strong understanding of heritage best practices, you will contribute to shaping the Visitor Experience strategy, ensuring long-term success and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Operational Management

• Oversee the visitor experience within the house, supporting the Assistant Visitor Experience Manager (AVEM) to ensure a consistently high-quality experience for all guests.
• Ensure impeccable presentation standards aligned with brand guidelines.
• Full compliance of operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff and volunteers are engaged with their roles and environment.
• Effective staff planning that aligns with budget and operational needs.
• Strategically plan for the future of the house-based visitor operation by benchmarking against industry leaders, implementing best practices, and managing change, where needed.
• Support the AVEM in the operational delivery of house openings and tours.
• Act as an escalation point for visitor feedback or complaints, ensuring prompt and confident resolution.

Tours & Walks Operation

• Oversee the daily delivery of the public tours and walks program, ensuring high-quality, well-resourced experiences.
• Serve as a central point of coordination between teams and departments to efficiently manage spaces and resources.
• With the AVEM provide motivational and supportive leadership to all guides and volunteers, ensuring visitor expectations remain central to operations
• Collaborate with relevant departments to create scripts and guidance for walks and tour programme delivery
• Train as a guide to cover staff/volunteer shortfalls and maintain consistency in the visitor offer
• Support out-of-hours exclusive access tours, sharing responsibilities with the VE management team
• Develop industry-leading, accessible, and revenue-generating tour visitor engagement programme
• Develop a guide recruitment and training programme.
• Work with the Head of Visitor Experience (HVE), Group Bookings Coordinator, and Marketing team to tailor tours and walks to visitor and group preferences.

People Management

• Line manage the AVEM, providing operational guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Offer strong, motivational leadership to guides and volunteers, serving as an approachable point of contact.
• Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing, enthusiastic team, setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback.
• Inspire teams to engage with and safely manage the historic environment, fostering a passion for the house, its history, and collections.
• Collaborate with the VE & Volunteering teams to expand and enhance the year-round Visitor Experience volunteering program.
• Lead annual visitor care training for staff and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing role-specific training to ensure high standards of delivery.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Visitor Experience to manage staffing and operational budgets, contributing to financial planning.
• Champion accessibility, ensuring all visitor offers meet best practice accessibility guidelines and supporting the AVEM in developing access initiatives.
• Deputise for the HVE and provide operational duty management in the AVEM’s absence.
• Serve as a second duty manager for large events, overseeing a designated site area and making operational decisions.
• Act as a trained First Aider and Fire Marshall (training provided).
• Train as a “White Hat” for Waddesdon’s Disaster Response Team and take a leadership role in major incidents if required
• Support frontline operations during peak times, major events, or staff shortages as required
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in the heritage/museum sector

You will be a great fit if:

You are skilled managing front-line teams and overseeing visitor operations, consistently delivering high standards of service and engagement. You have a passion for heritage and culture and can develop and deliver tours, walks and visitor programs that are accessible, inspiring and memorable. You are skilled at recruiting, training and motivating staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performing team while maintaining operational excellence. You have the ability to respond confidently to visitor feedback and will contribute to the long-term success and growth of the Visitor Experience department.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the charity and heritage sector, with all profits going to the upkeep and preservation of the House and Grounds.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:

• Operational Leadership: minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and line management within a fast-paced, visitor-focused environment, ideally in the heritage or museum sector.
• Passion for Heritage & the Arts: A genuine interest in heritage, arts management, and the natural world.
• Team Management & Development: Skilled in coaching, team development, and effective communication. Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships and managing complex stakeholder interests.
• Volunteer Management: Experience in leading and engaging volunteers, with an understanding of how to effectively motivate, recognize, and reward their contributions.
• Visitor Experience & Engagement: Proven passion and experience in delivering exceptional visitor experiences and engagement programmes.
• Strategic Contribution: Strong time management, project management, organisational and problem-solving skills. Familiar with best practices and trends in museums, heritage and visitor attractions, with experience driving operational improvements.
• Collection Care & Conservation: Understanding of historic collection care, conservation, health and safety, and security legislation.
• Communication & Public Engagement: Strong written and interpersonal skills, with experience in public speaking, guiding, or presenting. Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure.
• Financial & Technical Proficiency: Some experience in budget management and commercial awareness. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in POS and ticketing platforms.

 Additional requirements:

The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults are of the utmost importance for any role at the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Manor. Consequently this position will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to uphold the safety and security of all our guests, staff and volunteers.  

Rewards for working with us:

• Waddesdon Discounts – 50% discount in the food-to-go outlets at the Manor. 20% in the Manor gift shop and restaurant, Stables Café, Five Arrows Hotel, and The Bow Pub. 20% discount on special event tickets made available to staff.
• Staff Card - A National Trust staff card entitles two adults and children under 18 years of age free admission to all National Trust properties and 20% discount in NT retail and catering outlets.
• Annual Leave - On starting with us, you will receive 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata. Stay with us for 3 years and this rises to 28 days, 30 days after five years and 32 days after 10 years.
• Sick pay - If you become ill, one week of sick pay during your first 3 months. This rises to a maximum of 3 months full pay within a rolling 12-month period. After four years you also receive a further 3 months at half pay in the rolling 12-month period.
• Pension - We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make, up to 10% of your basic salary.
• Income Protection – on completing one year of continuous service, income protection may be available at 50% of basic salary for a maximum of 5 years.
• Life Assurance – a lump sum of 4 times basically annual salary is payable upon death in service.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support – access to a wellbeing platform and fully funded 1:1 counselling service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you can choose 13 weeks of maternity leave at full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory pay.
• Enhanced Paternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you may take 3 months of paternity leave at full pay.
• And plenty more!

You will be joining us at a time that holds the greatest potential for fundraising in our history, following the launch of the UK Government’s Delivery Plan for ME and initial findings of the DecodeME genetics study (co-led by Action for ME) in Summer 2025. 

Building on our charity’s already established level of support from major donors, you will provide exceptional relationship management to existing donors alongside growing our network of high value supporters.

Working closely with the CEO, alongside managing a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring excellent stewardship, you will support our Breakthrough-ME Group (a group of high net worth and highly networked individuals). There is an established level of support from major donors at Action for ME so this is a role that will require exceptional relationship management to retain our current valued supporters while growing this crucial area of fundraising. 

This would be an ideal role for an experienced philanthropy professional seeking to work for a small but ambitious charity, helping us to achieve our mission to improve the lives of all people affected by ME – better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.

Key duties

Major Donor Fundraising

• Successfully develop and implement the philanthropy strategy to secure and maximise funds from high value individuals for Action for ME achieving annual income of £250k+

• Set plans and budgets which will deliver income through major gift fundraising and philanthropic giving through family trusts and foundations, including quarterly forecasting.

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the £5k to £100k level, to develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships

• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Development and other colleagues to ensure that plans and activities for fundraising from high value individuals are integrated into the overall fundraising strategy and plan for significant growth.

• Be responsible for our Breakthrough-ME Group with high quality proposition development.  Contribution to Group fundraising activities with a specific focus on ensuring their networks support pipeline growth for future fundraising.

• Lead the delivery of our biennial fundraising gala dinner, maximising income and new opportunities from attendees.

• Develop engaging and inspiring opportunities to steward and cultivate support creating a calendar of activities including events, presentations, approaches, networking and meetings.

• Utilise the CRM database (Raisers Edge) to provide the data required to strategise your approach to philanthropy, monitor progress and provide a high-quality donor experience.

• Ensure utilisation of insight & data, producing management information data to inform planning and strategy development.

• With the Director of Fundraising & Development, create inspiring cases for support and resulting propositions with clear budgets and outcomes.

• Create adequate systems and processes to support the major donor programme.

• Undertake and manage research into prospects and major donors, preparing for approaches and presentations and briefing senior leadership and trustees for donor meetings and events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, a wide range of staff and volunteers from trustee level down.

• Provide regular feedback and internal reporting to line management.

• Work with other fundraisers to ensure that all fundraising opportunities and leads are followed up – particularly in corporate, community and trust fundraising.

• Work with Trustees, the Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team to develop relationships with major donors.

• Self-administrate including managing your own diary and meetings, keeping accurate and up to date records of activity

• Occasional travel to London, Bristol & events

Other duties

• To positively promote the work and activities of Action for M.E. at all times.

• To contribute to the team’s overall, ongoing and annual planning and budgeting.

• To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Director of Fundraising and Development, Chief Executive or any other senior Action for ME management.

• Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.

• To work in accordance with Action for ME’s values of collaboration, equity and empathy.

Job type: Permanent, full-time.

Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – you will be contractually based in the office nearest to you with hybrid working.

Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.

Salary & Benefits: £50,000 + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 35 hour working week, up to 13 flexi-days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and much more!

Closing date: Friday 26 September at 09:00 BST. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.

Who are we?

WRAP is a global environmental action NGO championing the shift towards a circular economy, fundamentally reshaping how we produce, consume, and manage resources. Our vision is a world transformed, in which Circular Living is commonplace. Where the systems that provide our everyday goods contribute to the world's prosperity and sustainability instead of reducing it.

WRAP is driving Circular Living through four key areas: accelerating the circular economy, future-proofing food, preventing problem plastics and transforming textiles. We catalyse action from policy makers, businesses, NGOs and citizens to make it happen.

We have offices in the UK, USA and Australia, and live projects in over 30 countries.

Join us at WRAP and you'll drive important change to make Circular Living the norm.

The role

As one of our Strategic Engagement Managers for the public sector you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong working relationships with UK government departments and other key public sector bodies globally with the aim to grow income and impact.  The Strategic Engagement Manager is responsible for the delivery of engagement strategies and increasing the commercial funding from public sector sources for WRAP. In addition, this role will oversee the delivery of commercial public sector projects and programmes to ensure that funders are delighted with performance. This role will report to the Head of Public Sector Partnerships.

Who are we looking for?

Someone who:

• Has significant experience of building successful relationships at all levels with funders, partners and/or customers.
• Is able to demonstrate an understanding of the workings of UK government, international experience would also be desirable.
• Has a track record in developing income from the public sector sources in the UK; international evidence is also desirable.
• Is a skilled communicator and able to write clearly for a wide range of audiences.

Ready to lead the way to circular living?

If you think you have what it takes but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of your age, race, gender, neurodiversity, ability, beliefs, sexuality, or personal preferences.

We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.

Find out more about life at WRAP here.

Business Development Manager (MCC)

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid working

Location: Bogota, Colombia

Salary: COP 160,205,173.00 per year

Applicants must already hold legal right to live and work in Colombia. 

Applications must be in English only 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too. 

About the role

Reporting in to the Business Development Lead (MCC), the role of Business Development Manager for the LAC region is a key role is being responsible for securing new funding aligned to Christian Aid's strategy and thematic priorities. 

The role will lead business development efforts across the Multi-Country Cluster (MCC) and expand the Institutional funding portfolio and collaborate closely with and strategically advise MCC Head of Impact and Partnership & Impact Funding (PIF) team and MCC teams to develop donor engagement strategies, build funding pipelines, identify new opportunities, and establish partnerships to grow program portfolios. 

The post-holder will strengthen and maintain relationships with government agencies, multilateral organisations, institutional donors, and foundations, working in coordination with MCC Programme Portfolio and Partnership teams.

Some of the main responsibilities and accountabilities of the role are:

• Meet institutional Christian Aid income targets at the MCC level, actively contributing to PIF overall divisional goals.
• Collaborate closely with Head of Impact and Partnership Business Development teams on strategic funding to secure new and grow existing funding by developing donor engagement strategies, growing funding pipelines, identifying new opportunities and establishing partnerships to grow program portfolios. 
• Build and cultivate strategic partnerships with institutional donors, including government bodies, multilateral agencies, and foundations, to expand funding opportunities across the MCC and beyond, in coordination with the Partnership and Business Development team in PIF.
• Build a wide network of contacts and funding relationships across the MCC region with donors, peers, consortia partners and implementing agencies.
• Develop high-quality funding proposals coordinating with Impact department, partners, donors and the relevant donor audience unit in Partnerships and Impact Funding, ensuring alignment with thematic priorities, signature programmes and donor requirements.
• Work closely with the MCC Contracts and Portfolio Manager to ensure seamless integration with MCC delivery teams.
• Supervise the onboarding of new programs, ensuring seamless integration with MCC delivery teams.
• Work closely with the MCC Contracts and Portfolio Manager to maintain compliance and accountability, reviewing reporting for quality assurance.

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential

• Proven track record in securing multiple multi-million-pound grants for NGOs.
• Substantial experience in building and cultivating strategic donor partnerships including engagement at global, regional and country mission levels with senior stakeholders and demonstrable experience of engaging with private sector, foundations, government and multi-lateral donors.
• Proven track record of developing multi-million pound budgets.
• Advanced knowledge of donor funding landscape and emerging trends.
• Substantial expertise in leading multi-discipline bid teams for grant and commercial agreements.
• Substantial expertise and experience in project design, monitoring and evaluation tools and developing grant budgets.
• Substantial background in humanitarian programming and working with humanitarian donors at UN, bilateral, and NGO levels.
• For LAC roles only, fluent in both spoken and written Spanish and English. 

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
• Donor certifications and compliance training are desirable qualifications for the role, ensuring a strong understanding of donor requirements and adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of donor programming modalities, compliance frameworks, and negotiation processes and experience interpreting. 
• Negotiating grant & contract agreements and substantial understanding of financial controls.
• Demonstrable management experience, including remote management and coaching

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

For Salary details for this role, please refer to the Salary band by location.

Grade: 2

Salary: £49,872

Hours: 37.5

Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Responsible to: Head of Supply Chain

Direct reports: Senior Buyer (x2), Junior Buyer (x1)

Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working, mix of office and home working) or remote UK only (Travel to Truro 2x year)

ROLE PURPOSE:

This dynamic role presents a unique opportunity to build upon the procurement progress achieved so far and to help establish robust procurement foundations across the organisation, following the implementation of a new ERP system. Some key projects for this role over the next 12 months will be:

• Contribute to the development, testing, training, and successful deployment of the new ERP Procurement App.
• Lead the ongoing implementation of the Procurement Policy, collaborating with the Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance across the Supply Chain Team and the wider organisation.
• Support the Indirect Spend strategy and lead the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide future category management.
• Design, implement, and monitor Procurement KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained across all Supply Chain activities and processes.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Procurement Team, champion strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving intelligent procurement decisions, delivering the procurement strategy, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and sustainable purchasing. This role is focused on achieving optimal value for money across all indirect spend activities. As the leader of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager also provides mentoring and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The role is incredibly varied and reflects the activities of ShelterBox across all indirect buying categories. The successful Procurement Manager will be strategic, decisive and collaborative with an eye for opportunity and influence. They will be a supportive and visible leader within ShelterBox, whilst mentoring the Procurement Team to deliver excellent results and reach personal goals.

You will need to be outcome-focused, have previous experience gained in creating framework agreement / supplier lists, leading end-to-end procurement processes, previous leadership experience and competent with driving value. A strong understanding on how to constructively engage with stakeholders is vital in creating long-term foundations with the senior leadership and suppliers. Some travel within the UK may be required.

DAY TO DAY THIS ROLE WILL LOOK LIKE:

• Ensuring Value for Money by maximising value from business cases and sourcing activities by reducing costs, enhancing quality, managing risk, and increasing return on investment (ROI).
• Champion procurement best practices, driving positive change through effective processes and governance.
• Mentor and support the Procurement Team, fostering professional growth and capability development.
• Manage team workloads and prioritise assignments to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
• Oversee contract and supplier management, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement with business needs.
• Lead and support contract negotiations and manage spend to secure optimal terms and value.
• Design and implement sourcing strategies across key categories including IT, HR, Fundraising, and Communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define, establish, and manage supplier lists, framework agreements, and standard contractual terms.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Procurement Policy, working closely with the Supply Chain Team and Internal Auditor.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and processes through proactive stakeholder engagement.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Responsible for all indirect procurement activities across the organisation;
• Senior decision maker for indirect procurement activity, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain;
• Subject Matter Expert for indirect and direct procurement, acting in a consultative capacity across the organisation as required;
• Manage, coach and develop the Procurement Team to meet personal and organisational objectives, deliver best results and support the team's wellbeing;
• Lead the creation, adherence and implementation of best practice procurement processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and optimisation including policies;
• Lead, build and implement Indirect Procurement Strategy 2025+;
• Responsible for identifying and managing relevant procurement risks within the organisation, working closely with the senior colleagues;
• Review and revise Procurement Policy/ies and Manual;

• Regularly review and maintain appropriate procurement processes for the different buying categories ensuring compliance with ShelterBox's processes;

• Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with suppliers across the organisation;
• Report on cost savings and avoidance, and risk management;
• Lead on indirect supplier contract management across the organisations;
• Responsible for identifying procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options;
• Lead procurement projects such as procedure implementation, sustainability and software introduction;
• Procurement training, upskilling and development across the organisation;
• Work with different departments in the organisation to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy/ies, reporting on non-compliance;
• Drive ethical and sustainable procurement practice across all buying activity;
• Provide support to organisational projects as required;
• Ensure procurement administration is kept up to date and appropriate;
• Maintain confidentiality for all internal matters, and commercial confidentiality for matters pertaining to suppliers;
• Represent ShelterBox as required;

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our Development and Alumni Relations team to help guide and deliver ourregular giving and stewardship programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience of running successful major fundraising appeals to large audiences. They will have the ability to draft persuasive and accurate copy to support both fundraising and stewardship literature. They will be highly motivated and creative, driving new initiatives to boost participation, increase overall giving, while also increasing retention of donors through an outstanding, tailored stewardship programme. They will be a team-player who can work autonomously when required, but can work collaboratively, and will support other team members with aspects of their work.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office leads the process of generating long-term and consistent voluntary income for Merchant Taylors’ School, and forrunning a comprehensive alumni and parental relations programme.

The Development Manager (Fundraising and Stewardship) will be responsible for planning, managing and having an input to the strategy for a regular giving programme at Merchant Taylors’ School, with a focus on increasing the participation (giving rates) of both our alumni and parental constituencies, as well as donor retention through planning and executing a stewardship programme for benefactors of all levels. Some face-to-face fundraising may also be required, particularly relating to legacy fundraising and the post-holder will build a portfolio of mid-level donors they will manage.

Heard is a multi-award-winning charity working at the intersection of storytelling and social justice. For over 15 years, we’ve inspired content and communication that shift public perspectives and drive real-world change on issues such as climate change, trans rights, children's palliative care, and more. Our work supports people to create compelling narratives that move hearts, change minds, and spark action.

We’re looking for acreative and strategic senior communications manager to amplify Heard’s voice, grow our influence, and share learning that drives narrative change.

As senior communications manager, you’ll set direction for our communications, creating content, build relationships, and bring our impact stories to life as well as being responsible for managing all our communications day-to-day. You’ll work closely with programme teams, funders, and partners to ensure Heard’s work is visible and accessible.

Whilst you will work with all of our five programme teams, a majority of your time will focus on our climate programme. You don’t need to be a climate expert but have an awareness of TV and and foster partnerships with media to transform how climate is seen and felt on screen by helping the team develop impactful climate and health story case studies to fulfill our mission of changing hearts and minds.

As a senior communications manager at Heard, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, creative, and supportive team. If this sounds like a fit for you, apply now!

OVERVIEW

• Job type: 18-month fixed-term contract (potential to extend, subject to funding)
• Days: 0.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) – totalling 25.6 hours per week* not including breaks (Mon – Thurs).
• We will consider 0.6 or 0.7 FTE to allow more flexibility for the right candidate.
• Pay: £42,510 (per annum pro rata – so for 0.8 FTE this works out as £34,010)
• Staff Benefits: 7.5% pension contribution, generous holiday leave, birthday leave, Christmas leave plus bank holidays, annual training budget, mentoring, and hybrid working.
• Reporting to: co-ceos (Sophie Hobson and Nathalie McDermott)
• Based at: London-based / hybrid.
  • Working at least 2 days a week in the office, one of which is a Tuesday. 
  • Our office is on Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA.

*Heard is trialling the Four-Day Week as part of our commitment to well-being, sustainability and effectiveness. This means our full-time equivalent has reduced from 35 to 32 hours, spread Mon – Thurs. Our trustees will review whether to permanently adopt Four-Day Week in early 2026, at which point we will work carefully with all our team to ensure all work patterns are sustainable for them, regardless of the decision. Learn more about the trial.

Grade: 2

Salary: £49,872

Hours: 37.5

Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Responsible to: Head of Supply Chain

Direct reports: Senior Buyer (x2), Junior Buyer (x1)

Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working, mix of office and home working) or remote UK only (Travel to Truro 2x year)

ROLE PURPOSE:

This dynamic role presents a unique opportunity to build upon the procurement progress achieved so far and to help establish robust procurement foundations across the organisation, following the implementation of a new ERP system. Some key projects for this role over the next 12 months will be:

• Contribute to the development, testing, training, and successful deployment of the new ERP Procurement App.
• Lead the ongoing implementation of the Procurement Policy, collaborating with the Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance across the Supply Chain Team and the wider organisation.
• Support the Indirect Spend strategy and lead the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide future category management.
• Design, implement, and monitor Procurement KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained across all Supply Chain activities and processes.

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Procurement Team, champion strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving intelligent procurement decisions, delivering the procurement strategy, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and sustainable purchasing. This role is focused on achieving optimal value for money across all indirect spend activities. As the leader of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager also provides mentoring and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The role is incredibly varied and reflects the activities of ShelterBox across all indirect buying categories. The successful Procurement Manager will be strategic, decisive and collaborative with an eye for opportunity and influence. They will be a supportive and visible leader within ShelterBox, whilst mentoring the Procurement Team to deliver excellent results and reach personal goals.

You will need to be outcome-focused, have previous experience gained in creating framework agreement / supplier lists, leading end-to-end procurement processes, previous leadership experience and competent with driving value. A strong understanding on how to constructively engage with stakeholders is vital in creating long-term foundations with the senior leadership and suppliers. Some travel within the UK may be required.

DAY TO DAY THIS ROLE WILL LOOK LIKE:

• Ensuring Value for Money by maximising value from business cases and sourcing activities by reducing costs, enhancing quality, managing risk, and increasing return on investment (ROI).
• Champion procurement best practices, driving positive change through effective processes and governance.
• Mentor and support the Procurement Team, fostering professional growth and capability development.
• Manage team workloads and prioritise assignments to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
• Oversee contract and supplier management, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement with business needs.
• Lead and support contract negotiations and manage spend to secure optimal terms and value.
• Design and implement sourcing strategies across key categories including IT, HR, Fundraising, and Communications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define, establish, and manage supplier lists, framework agreements, and standard contractual terms.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Procurement Policy, working closely with the Supply Chain Team and Internal Auditor.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and processes through proactive stakeholder engagement.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Responsible for all indirect procurement activities across the organisation;
• Senior decision maker for indirect procurement activity, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain;
• Subject Matter Expert for indirect and direct procurement, acting in a consultative capacity across the organisation as required;
• Manage, coach and develop the Procurement Team to meet personal and organisational objectives, deliver best results and support the team's wellbeing;
• Lead the creation, adherence and implementation of best practice procurement processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and optimisation including policies;
• Lead, build and implement Indirect Procurement Strategy 2025+;
• Responsible for identifying and managing relevant procurement risks within the organisation, working closely with the senior colleagues;
• Review and revise Procurement Policy/ies and Manual;

• Regularly review and maintain appropriate procurement processes for the different buying categories ensuring compliance with ShelterBox's processes;

• Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with suppliers across the organisation;
• Report on cost savings and avoidance, and risk management;
• Lead on indirect supplier contract management across the organisations;
• Responsible for identifying procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options;
• Lead procurement projects such as procedure implementation, sustainability and software introduction;
• Procurement training, upskilling and development across the organisation;
• Work with different departments in the organisation to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy/ies, reporting on non-compliance;
• Drive ethical and sustainable procurement practice across all buying activity;
• Provide support to organisational projects as required;
• Ensure procurement administration is kept up to date and appropriate;
• Maintain confidentiality for all internal matters, and commercial confidentiality for matters pertaining to suppliers;
• Represent ShelterBox as required;

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Borders Forest Trust (BFT) are recruiting for a new Chief Executive .

BFT is a charity established to restore native woodland habitats to Southern Scotland, an area with the lowest percentage of native woodlands in mainland Scotland. Since 1996, we have been working towards planting trees, restoring peatlands and other natural habitats, enriching the biological diversity of around 31 sq km in the Southern Uplands. They demonstrate large scale ecological restoration in action, and inspire landowners, statutory bodies, local communities and policy makers to embrace this alternative model for land use and conservation.

The charity’s previous Director has led the organisation for five years, and BFT are in a strong position, ready to develop a new organisational strategy and grow. This is a role of great strategic importance to the charity and the role is varied, with a broad remit.  

The Chief Executive role has organisational responsibility for 12 members of staff, some office based but most out and about across the countryside in which BFT works.  

As Chief Executive, you’ll bring proven senior leadership experience and the ability to get the best from staff and volunteers. A natural communicator, you’ll engage confidently with a wide range of people – from volunteers and donors to policymakers and conservation experts. 

You’ll have experience generating significant income in the not-for-profit sector, alongside strengths in strategic planning and programme development. Passionate about conservation, you’ll be an inspiring ambassador for Borders Forest Trust, able to share our impact and build lasting partnerships that help us achieve our vision. 

This role is hybrid based, with candidates being in the Head Office in Jedburgh (Scottish Borders) once or twice weekly, with other time spent out and about across the geography BFT covers. Applications are welcomed from candidates based across Scotland and the North East. Please note, travel costs to the Jedburgh office for office working days will not be reimbursed. 

To find out more, discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require and to progress an application, please download the Candidate Pack and email us to arrange a chat with our Recruitment team. 

Timeframes: 

Role closing: midnight Monday 13th October – please ensure you have allowed time for a screening conversation with the THINK Recruitment team before the closing date 

1st Stage interviews: 22nd or 23rd October 2025 

2nd Stage interviews: 29th October 2025 

Are you passionate about generating income for charitable causes? Do you have experience building strong relationships and leading applications to institutional funders?

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Grants & Trusts Manager to join our Income Generation Directorate. You will play a key part in securing vital income to support our work and mission. As the Grants & Trusts Manager, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver essential funding for the Association.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification and development of a portfolio of grants, trusts, and foundations.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with funders to secure long-term partnerships.
• Lead, motivate and manage the Trusts team, including the line management of two Trusts Fundraising Officers, providing ongoing support and team development.
• Deliver high levels of donor stewardship through a proactive approach.
• Oversee the Trusts Team in delivering to develop and deliver persuasive and timely funding applications.
• Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher to identify and champion the development of new funding sources and opportunities.
• Work across the organisation to create compelling propositions that align with funders’ priorities.
• Ensure clarity and alignment with other fundraising teams on donor stewardship and contact strategies.
• Manage reporting, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions of awarded grants.
• Assist with the creation of income and expenditure budgets and provide regular progress reports.
• Champion the use of our CRM system to ensure accurate and accessible donor information.

About You:

• Experience in growing income through grants, trusts, and foundations, with strong bid writing skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a high-performing team.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills, including the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Financial expertise including analytical skills with experience in budget management and the ability to develop funding pipelines.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and fundraising software.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the MND Association.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 - 2 days per week.

We are looking for an EDI Programme Manager for a fixed term period until March 2026 to support us in our exciting mission to transform the physics landscape for the UK and Ireland, and ensure a thriving physics ecosystem that contributes to innovation, discovery, research, growth and debate in the UK, Ireland and beyond. We are very proud of our innovative strategy and you can see our website for more information about our work.

What is it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work, and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries and generous benefits.

What will I be doing?

• Managing the Physics Inclusion Award end to end
• Ensuring our externally facing work is delivered to a high quality
• Working with key stakeholders and IOP members to deliver programmes and projects and providing EDI advice and guidance as required.

Projects you work on will include:

• The Physics Inclusion Award
• The LGBT+ Physical Sciences “Exploring the Workplace” follow up report

Who will I work with?

• The Equality Diversity and Inclusion team
• Colleagues across the IOP in all departments
• IOP members and members of the physics community in academia and industry

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

Essential Criteria

• Programme management knowledge with a strong background in stakeholder management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and pick tasks up quickly
• Good level of EDI knowledge and experience

Nice to have

• Experience of working with academics
• Knowledge of Awards systems such as Award Force would be beneficial

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

How will I be working?

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer, and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. 

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance , gym membership, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave plus (25 days starting as a standard plus floating bank holidays)
• Flexible working

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!

The IOP is committed to promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals whilst celebrating diversity. 

We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support. 

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Partnership Account Manager (Payroll Giving)

Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract with regular UK travel for partner meetings and events.

Salary: £50,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a proactive and relationships-driven Partnerships Account Manager for managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partners.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to diversify income, expand their portfolio and accelerate income from mission-aligned businesses.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will take a lead on nurturing existing partnerships and developing new ones, with a specific focus on increasing income through employee engagement and payroll giving schemes. It will also ensure that each partnership is maximised and aligned with Hearing Dogs’ mission and fundraising goals.

The post-holder will work closely with internal teams and corporate supporters to deliver engaging campaigns, employee fundraising, volunteering opportunities and impactful communications that help raise income and awareness for the charity.

It is a role that will require excellent stewardship, creativity and commercial awareness skills for mutual value – that means you will need strong relationship management and excellent communication skills. A background in corporate fundraising will be essential, alongside the ability to identify and maximise the potential of corporate support opportunities, including financial and in-kind support. You will also have experience of managing charity-of-the-year partnerships or working with employee fundraising programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a portfolio of meaningful, long-term corporate partnerships for an organisation that is changing lives every day, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 6th October, 9.00 am. 

Refugee Week is seeking a freelance Social Media Manager to lead the development and delivery of our social media presence in the lead-up to and during Refugee Week 2026. Working closely with the Refugee Week team, you will help shape and tell the story of Refugee Week over the year - inspiring people to take part, building our digital profile, and growing our online community.

This role is ideal for someone who is creative, organised, and confident in digital storytelling, with an interest in social change, arts and culture, and refugee rights.

Refugee Week is coordinated by Counterpoints Arts, a leading national organisation in the field of arts, migration, and cultural change. We are based in Hoxton, London, and work both nationally and internationally.

Key responsibilities:

Social Media Strategy & Management

• Develop and implement a clear social media strategy for Refugee Week
• Manage Refugee Week social media channels, including day-to-day posting, reshares, replies, and community engagement
• Generate creative content ideas and oversee year-round storytelling across platforms
• Grow our presence on underused or new channels
• Monitor performance and provide insights on reach, engagement, and growth

Content Creation

• Produce engaging assets (e.g. reels, graphics, promotional materials) for key moments such as the Refugee Week Conference
• Share stories that highlight Refugee Week’s impact, history, international presence, and ways to get involved
• Support with copywriting for posts, campaigns, and announcements
• Support with digital commissions e.g. engaging influencers in digital storytelling (Simple Acts countdown etc.)

Comms & Campaigns

• Contribute to Refugee Week’s wider communications strategy and campaigns.
• Manage paid ads to increase reach and engagement
• Help build the public profile of Refugee Week through digital storytelling

Evaluation

• Assist in the collation and reporting of evaluation data for Refugee Week 2026, helping to document and share the impact of the festival

Plus other reasonable tasks as required

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience managing social media channels for an organisation, campaign, or project
• Strong understanding of digital engagement and content creation
• Highly organised individual with a collaborative and flexible working style
• Strong initiative, ability to work independently and motivated self-starter
• An active interest in refugee rights or arts, culture and social change and commitment to the vision and values of Refugee Week
• Digital proficiency and willingness to use collaborative team tools such as Slack, Google Drive, Calendars, etc.
• Availability during Refugee Week 15 - 21st June, 2026

Desirable:

• Experience in public-facing communications and/or engaging with media
• Design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe, or similar)
• Experience working in refugee advocacy, with displaced communities, or in arts/culture/social change (paid or voluntary)
• Lived experience of displacement or migration

Please note that applicants must have a current legal right to work in the UK (this job does not qualify for the UK Skilled Worker Visa).