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We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to expand our services supporting families and individuals and extend our reach across Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding areas. This new Operations Manager role is central to these plans.
As Operations Manager, working closely with the CEO, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of organisation across our 2 main premises and in other community venues. You will manage the admin and appointments functions and ensure our services run smoothly, consistently, and with a focus on quality, sustainability, and user experience.
Initially, the role will be hands-on and operational, with responsibility for recruiting and training administrative staff, fully re-opening our 2 main premises, and transitioning to a hybrid model of online and face-to-face counselling. You will also support the implementation of updated policies, procedures, and new online appointment and case management systems.
As the organisation grows, there is significant opportunity for development, allowing you to contribute to how our services are delivered, strengthen our team, and help us meet the increasing need for our services.
Based at our Birmingham office, this role will require some flexibility in working hours to meet service needs, including working at other centres from time to time.
What you’ll do
· Oversee day-to-day operations across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and community venues.
· Lead and manage the administration team, including recruitment, training, and volunteer coordination.
· Manage appointments, service utilisation, waiting times, and payments.
· Streamline processes and systems to improve efficiency, consistency, and client experience.
· Support implementation of new technology, online appointments, and case management systems.
· Ensure premises are safe, functional, and fit-for-purpose.
· Monitor service performance, budgets, and KPIs; prepare reports for management and funders.
· Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
· Work closely with service managers and the CEO to align operations with strategic goals.
· Ensure compliance with HR, health & safety, and organisational policies.
What we’re looking for
· Proven experience in operational management, ideally in third sector, health, or community services.
· Strong administrative experience and ability to oversee budgets, KPIs, and performance.
· Experience designing and embedding processes, policies, and systems.
· Confident in implementing technology and using data to drive decisions.
· Experience managing premises and creating safe, functional environments.
· Understanding of client journeys and accessibility, with experience improving engagement and service utilisation.
· Knowledge of HR and health & safety, with experience managing staff wellbeing and compliance.
· Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to inclusion and equity.
About Kapella
Kapella’s mission is to build better relationships and improve the wellbeing of families and individuals. We provide accessible and affordable services, including counselling, family mediation, training, and domestic abuse programmes across Birmingham and the Black Country. Our work includes self-paying clients as well as funded projects delivered through contracts, grants, and partnerships.
Why join Kapella?
Play a key role in expanding essential services to families and individuals across Birmingham and the Black Country.
Be part of a passionate, supportive, and values-driven team.
Significant opportunity to shape operational processes and grow into a senior leadership role.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pension, CPD and staff wellbeing support.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date: Wednesday 5 November 2025.
Kapella is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Location: Birmingham Office (with travel to Wolverhampton and other community venues)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) – 4 days considered for the right candidate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Policy and Campaigns Officer will develop policy positions and campaigns that will help ensure that the needs, rights and priorities of those living with DMD are understood and acted on by decision makers, policy makers, parliament and government. The Officer will work closely with colleagues in the Policy and Communications team to support a cohesive and impactful approach to policy, engagement and communications.
Job Description
- To ensure that the charity’s policy and campaigning work is firmly grounded in the views and experiences of the DMD community and to ensure that they are consulted and involved in the development (and delivery where appropriate) of Duchenne UK’s policy positions and campaigns.
- To maximise the benefits of our existing relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, policy makers, relevant organisations (such as NICE) and charity sector professionals and to create new relationships which help us to achieve our aims.
- To organise events and parliamentary activity working with parliamentary supporters and the DMD community.
- To devise low-budget campaigns aimed at creating positive change in policy, practice or attitudes that will improve the lives and outcomes of those living with DMD.
- To create campaign assets such as digital and social media content in collaboration with the communications team.
- To draft consultation responses, policy positions and occasional short reports summarising the findings of research we have conducted or commissioned.
- To monitor relevant government proposals and initiatives, identifying those likely to have a major impact on the lives of those living with DMD, and to seek to influence their development.
- To stay abreast of relevant academic research, build relationships with key academics and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Person Specification
Essential experience:
- Experience of working in a policy and/or campaigning role.
- Experience of writing for a range of audiences and using different channels to produce convincing, clear and succinct content across a range of platforms such as blogs, web and print.
- Experience of working with civil servants and parliamentarians.
- Experience of using digital and social media for influencing and campaigning purposes.
Desirable experience:
- Project management experience including initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns and organising events.
- Experience working in health and social care space, with pharmaceutical industry and/or a highly regulated industry and engaging with regulators.
Essential knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the healthcare system, regulatory framework and the social model of disability.
- Knowledge of how policy and legislation are developed in Westminster and Whitehall.
- Knowledge of campaigning techniques.
Essential skills and attributes:
- Highly motivated with a passion for improving the life outcomes of people living with DMD.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to draw out the most salient features of complex issues and debates.
- Ability to analyse large amounts of information and produce easy to digest summaries and position statements.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
- Good organisational and workload management skills.
- Proficient with all main Microsoft Office packages.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave + 8 days of public holidays (both pro rata)
- 3 days of office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid working
- Standard Employer Pensions contributions after 3 months
- Team wellness day and team away day
- Training and development opportunities
Terms and conditions
The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an initial six-month period of probation, during which performance will be regularly reviewed.
The applicant must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant ‘right to work’ documentation.
Relevant training will be provided during induction as well as opportunities to develop your career through experience of different aspects of the charity’s work and working with colleagues on new initiatives.
The organisation’s hybrid working policy is at the discretion of the line-manager during the first three months of employment, to support the induction process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Are you passionate about educational opportunities for young people, especially those living in Inner London?
Do you have the communications skills and experience to manage our communications and help us grow our reach?
Would you thrive working as part of a small, creative and dynamic team that is committed to being inclusive, innovative, optimistic and approachable?
If so, then you might be the right person to come and join The Portal Trust as we start the implementation of a new five-year strategy which will ensure that our work meets the ever-changing needs of young people in inner London.
About the Portal Trust
Our mission is to support educational opportunities for young people. We make grants to charities, schools and other organisations to enable them to help young people to fulfil their potential. Over the last six years we have given away around £34 million, creating a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of young people. Our new strategy will enable us to do even more.
You can find out more by looking at our Impact Report (on the Trust's website, under About us -> Publications) which will give you an idea of the kinds of activities and work we support.
About the role
As we embark on this exciting new phase, this role offers the opportunity to refine and implement our Communications Plan, which aims to enhance our visibility, influence and engagement with key audiences.
The Communication Officer will create lively, meaningful content for a range of communications tools and will work on our growing reach. They will build strong relationships with a range of people and organisations, including our grantee organisations.
They will also champion our key messaging, brand and style guidelines, ensuring we always speak consistently and purposefully.
If this sounds like a role you’d thrive in, and work you can feel passionate about, then please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack (click on Apply then download from the link).
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries – film, television (high-end, children’s, unscripted), VFX, animation and games. We are supporting economic recovery and future innovation and growth across the whole of the UK by investing in the skilled and inclusive workforce who are critical to the global success of the screen sector.
We are funded by industry contributions to our Skills Funds and with National Lottery funds awarded by the BFI as part of its BFI Bursaries Programme to help people get into the industry and progress within it.
The Senior Grants Officer will support the Finance Manager in maintaining the smooth running of grants and bursaries giving process. The Senior Grants Officer will also be responsible for the processing of ScreenSkills’ grants and bursaries ensuring that projects fall within budget, are contracted in a timely manner and subsequently monitored. They will work collaboratively across the wider organisation to ensure that funders’ requirements are met.
Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: ScreenSkills London/Hybrid (min 2 days a week in the office)
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Essential:
- 3-5 Years – Work related experience.
- Proven experience of working in a similar role within finance department
- Proven experience of data analysis and manipulation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of setting up processes to ensure master templates and contracts are reviewed
- Excellent organisation skills; ability to effectively manage varied tasks with competing priorities with minimum supervision
- Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
- Excellent IT skills including intermediate Level of Excel
Preferred:
- Previous working experience of Blackbaud Grantmaking, SUN accounting system using Q&A
Other skills and attributes:
- Excellent teamwork
- Innovative Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Commitment to Excellence
- Flexibility
- Commercial Awareness
ScreenSkills offers benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- EAP - Access to financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
- Season Ticket Loan
- Eye Care scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to Reward Gateway – popular retailer discounts
- Life Assurance
In the last two years we have helped 48,447 people across: eLearning, training, events, mentoring, bursaries and stepping up programmes such as Trainee Finder, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, minority ethnic people, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.
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Our Communications and Campaigns (C&C) Team is extremely proud to be part of Friends, Families and Travellers, working across departments and producing outstanding communications materials.
Within the C&C crew, we run on understanding, mutual respect, inclusion, patience, and acceptance. These principles and values reflect FFT's wider mission and strategic approach and hold a special place in our team's culture. We strive to create an atmosphere that serves and inspires, with every member of the C&C Team valued and supported. We have a range of lived experience and diversity within the team, and the wider organisation, and firmly believe in social liberation, anti-racist principles, and decolonisationist approaches.
The structure of the team is set up to support the ongoing progression and growth of its members along the key verticals of Press, Website, Design and Outbound. We are looking for someone to support our Outbound communications (video production and development, supporter engagement, and design), as well as offering support across the verticals. The incoming Communications Officer should feel confident with engaging and supporting people to appear on video.
The successful applicant will have experience of these functions and will need to be a quick learner. They will have a can-do attitude with solid technical know-how and be reliable. Attention to detail is critical, alongside flexibility to evolving demands.
A confident communicator, they will be a self-starter with excellent prioritisation and time management and enjoy working in a highly collaborative setting. They will have the opportunity to deliver communications plans and strategies in line with our overall organisational aim of protecting the right to pursue a nomadic way of life.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will need to be based in our Brighton office, and we’re able to accommodate a degree of flexible working subject to successful completion of a three-month probation period.
Key responsibilities and duties
The role will be diverse and varied. No two days nor two emails are the same! Key responsibilities will include:
· Engaging audiences through compelling content across communications channels, including our website, video, social media.
· Researching, writing and supplying communications materials in response to briefs from the department Head.
· Working with project Leads to promote outcomes, findings and impact across our various channels.
· Supporting Gypsy, Roma or Traveller people to cut through digital noise, via public-focused opportunities such as guest blogs or video.
· Working to maximise the impact of our communications strategies, and operational plans.
· Maintaining and updating digital content from evergreen pages to news items, as and when appropriate.
· Developing and producing short-form video content, along with other Adobe-based outputs.
· Other such duties as are reasonably appropriate to the job.
Alongside the above, you will be expected to:
· Support documentation in a meaningful, non-extractive, and culturally pertinent way.
· Understand the importance of nuance, complexity, and growth.
· Prioritise accessibility, care, and accuracy.
· Uphold Friends, Families and Travellers’ values, mission, and organisational culture and integrity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kerry Community Youth Services is now inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated and experienced individuals with the vision and drive required to lead our organisation.
We currently wish to recruit a Chief Executive Officer.
The successful candidates will work closely with the Board of Kerry Community Youth Service to deliver our new strategic plan 2023 - 2026. The successful candidate will also work closely with key personnel across Kerry Community Youth Service to ensure our services, facilities and projects continue to be responsive to the needs of the families, communities, and young people that we work with.
The CEO will have responsibility for the management, finance, governance and compliance portfolio across the organisation as well as ensuring that all reporting and auditing requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
As well as leading a very committed staff team across Kerry Community Youth Service, the CEO will foster, develop, and promote the role of volunteers across the organization.
Working closely, collaboratively and effectively with a range of external strategic partners and funders (both statutory and non-statutory at a regional, national and European level), and in particular with Youth Work Ireland, the CEO will garner as many resources as possible to ensure that “youth work for all” is a reality for all young people in Kerry.
If you feel you have the experience, drive and passion for the work and ethos of Kerry Community Youth Service, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must have:
- A recognised third level qualification relevant to the post.
- Minimum 5 years senior management experience in youth and community sector or the broader voluntary sector.
- Financial acumen and resource management experience.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and networking skills.
- High degree of integrity and leadership to lead a dynamic and committed staff team.
- An excellent level of IT, social media and administrative skills.
- Imaginative, flexible and can-do approach.
- A commitment to the ethos, values, history, and culture of Kerry Community Youth Service.
An 8-point Salary Scale (€80,668.03 - €100,530.23) is associated with the role. The point of entry will be negotiated with the selected candidate who has the skills, experience and vision required to lead this unique organisation.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who submit the following:
1. Completed signed Application Form.
2. Letter of application outlining your suitability for the position (250 words).
3. An UpToDate CV.
When you click apply you will be redirected to our website where you can find out more information and access all the supporting/required documents.
Closing date for receipt of applications by 5.00 pm, Friday, 31st of October 2025.
Youth Work Ireland and all its affiliated members including KCYS, are equal opportunities employers. Full Driving License and own transport are required.
1st interviews will take place on 28th of November 2025 in Killarney.
2nd interviews will take place on 12th of December 2025 in Killarney.
If you feel you have the experience, drive and passion for the work and ethos of Kerry Community Youth Service, we would love to hear from you.
Practice Development Officer
We are looking for a Practice Development Officer to support the design and delivery of projects that influence local leaders and commissioners to improve the availability of evidence-based support for families across early family help and children’s social care.
If you want to join an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!
Position: Practice Development Officer x 2
Location: London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week
Salary: £46,125- plus generous benefits
Contract: Fixed term until March 2027
Closing Date: 9th November
The Role
The organisation supports local areas to use evidence to improve their services and outcomes for children and families. The Practice Development Officer will be part of a team who work with local leaders to support their decision making about how to increase the availability of services and approaches which have evidence of improving child outcomes.
As Practice Development Officer, you will support work that helps local services for children and families use evidence more effectively across Family Hubs, Family Help, and statutory social work. You will contribute to projects aligned with Foundations’ priority areas, including domestic abuse, supporting parenting, strengthening family networks and relationships for care experienced children.
Your tasks will include organising and coordinating activities that support service improvement, designing and delivering learning sessions to build skills and confidence in using evidence, supporting the generation of new evidence to understand what works, and working with national organisations to promote the wider use of evidence in practice.
About You
We are looking for someone with an in-depth understanding of UK policy, legislation and practice relating to children’s services, including how this responds to the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
You will have experience of:
- Practice in children’s social work and/or early intervention services
- Co-ordinating projects for service improvement or practice development in a relevant sector, for example local authority children’s services, health, or NHS
- Translating complex information into practical messages, advice, and tools.
The Organisation
This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practical solutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observance
- Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid
- Paid compassionate leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP
- Mental health support
- Life cover at x4 annual salary
- Bike to work scheme.
The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed.
Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
You may have experience in other areas such as Practice Development Advisor, Social Worker, Key Worker, Early Intervention, Early Intervention Officer, Childrens Service, Project Manager, Public Health, NHS.
This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. #INDNFP
There will also be two drop-in sessions to find out more about the role:
- Tuesday 21 October, 3:30 – 4:15
- Wednesday 29 October, 4:00 - 4:45
To register to a drop in session please see our job pack to register. Please note that you will only need to attend one drop in session
Information Officer
Cystic Fibrosis Trust is looking for an Information Officer to join our busy and supportive team at an exciting time of rapid change in cystic fibrosis and the information landscape. Changes in clinical care, treatments and the experiences and needs of people with CF have prompted a dramatic increase in the breadth and volume of information we need to create. At the same time, AI, disinformation and misinformation mean accurate, trusted information is more important than ever.
To navigate the changing landscape of CF and health information, you’ll need editorial expertise and a commitment to engaging with and empowering the cystic fibrosis community through the development of high quality, engaging, accessible information in print and digital formats.
You will develop and maintain our extensive offer of health and other information, including our library of factsheets, special topic information packs, web content and videos aimed at people affected by cystic fibrosis and clinical teams. You will make sure that our resources meet the needs of our target audiences through sensitive and meaningful involvement with people with CF and healthcare professionals.
You will have experience of producing high quality, comprehensive information for people with health conditions from concept through to publication and a knack for making complex health information easy to understand. An understanding of and commitment to the criteria of the Patient Information Forum quality kitemark (the PIF TICK) is integral to the role.
This position will involve working on multiple projects concurrently, juggling priorities, being proactive in your approach and creating reactive information to address emerging issues. Strong organisational and time-management skills are therefore needed, as is the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with colleagues in the team and wider organisation, and a range of external stakeholders.
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
This role offers a flexible location however occasional travel to the London Office will be required if home-based.
Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Monday 20th October 2025.
First interviews expected week commencing 3rd November 2025.
We reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this. We do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for our roles.
No agencies please
For more information about the role and how to apply: For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis, people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
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Policy Officer-Wales
Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country and to the Senedd, Cardiff.
22.5 hrs per week
Fixed term post 2 years - with possible extension
Circa £35,000 p.a FTE depending on experience
Make a difference for kidney patients in Wales!
Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?
We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.
You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.
- Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.
- Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as needed
- Keep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.
- Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group.
- Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.
- Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group.
About you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience working with elected members
- Experience in conducting analysis and writing and editing reports for publication
- Can travel regularly to the Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament in Cardiff and other parts of Wales, plus Alton Hampshire
Employee benefits
- Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan
The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity





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The main purpose of the post holder is to develop the capacity of new and existing Refugee and Migrant Community Organisations (RMCOs) in Islington and surrounding boroughs by providing high quality information, capacity building training and developmental support. The post holder is expected to udnerstand the values and challenges of the voluntary sector.
The capacity building project has been running for 18 months, and will continue for another 18 months until 30 June 2027 where funding will end. Renewal of this employment contract beyond of this period is subject continuation of funding
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job overview
The role will focus on growing the value of funding from large trusts and foundations globally, as well as from corporate foundations and institutional funders via consortium partnerships with larger conservation actors.
The role will oversee grant and contract management with existing organisational and institutional partnerships, as well as grow this portfolio through developing a robust pipeline of new opportunities, finding creative ways to secure visibility and first meetings, developing relationships, compelling funding applications and ensuring strong contract management oversight.
The role will lead a team of two, work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues based in the US and UK to secure visibility with and develop strong long-term partnerships with new Trusts and Foundations; and work closely with colleagues in Kenya to ensure strong project delivery and grant management. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the implementation of the Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs) programme with a particular focus on growing the portfolio of large T&Fs in the USA, UK and European markets;
- Work with fundraising colleagues across priority markets and with communications colleagues, using innovative and proactive approaches to business development and relationship building to unlock visibility opportunities and develop relationships with new prospects; in order to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value funding opportunities.
- Continue to oversee the current ‘programme funding’ portfolio which includes existing institutional funding partnerships and corporate foundation relationships in Kenya, ensuring that ongoing and new opportunities where they exist are capitalised on.
- Collaborate closely with and provide technical expertise to Ol Pejeta’s Project Implementation function in Kenya to develop and embed ‘programme funding’ systems, policies, processes, to ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards in grant management;
- Oversee collaboration and co-working with Ol Pejeta’s Programme teams and other colleagues to ensure high quality project design content is translated into technical proposals and budgets for donors;
- Work closely with Kenya’s implementation function to support strong project delivery and contract management.
- As a Head of, actively contribute to team and department objectives through decision making and action on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
Key Activities
- Support the Chief Fundraising Officer with overall strategy development, implementation and adaptation;
- Work closely with the Chief Fundraising Officer to ensure operational and budget planning, management and reporting of resources;
- Oversee the T&F team’s operational planning processes, annual reporting and core performance monitoring;
- Strategic coordination of multiple stakeholders in proposal development processes (programme experts, internal stakeholders, partners and donors);
- Build strong relationships across all departments of the organisation and with existing and new partners;
- Support the recruitment process/selection/appointment of fundraising staff across the department.
Strategic leadership delivery and management of Trusts and Foundations priority in the global fundraising strategy.
- Develop and implement tactics for T&Fs that support Ol Pejeta to meet its overall strategic objectives;
- Ensure that the relevant parts of the Fundraising strategy, planning and practice is adaptive to both internal and external changes and that the team adopts innovative approaches to its work;
- Effectively integrate T&F team objectives and outcomes into wider Ol Pejeta income targets and programme priorities.
Business development and management
- Proactively cultivate relationships with key prospects, donors and partners (with particular focus on US, UK and European markets);
- Network both internally and externally to ensure relevant stakeholder participation and intelligence gathering in various fora;
- Lead and coordinate proposal development, including budgeting, with programme teams and finance;
- Collaborate with Ol Pejeta’s communications and marketing department to ensure communication activities appeal to donor interests, promote our partnerships and help to position Ol Pejeta as a partner of choice;
- Research and share trends and intelligence on T&Fs, and develop relationships that strategically position the organisation to mobilise resources from new and existing donors.
Support effective grant & risk management and compliance
- Support the development and implementation of improved business policies to facilitate improved management of and accountability for T&F funding and other larger institutional partnerships;
- Provide quality assurance and technical backstopping on reporting and general compliance, in line with organisational and donor requirements;
- Guide the negotiation of strategic grants/contracts to ensure the organisation signs up to appropriate contractual requirements;
- Advise on the interpretation and application of donor rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
- Provide guidance and capacity building on grant cycle management to colleagues across the organisation.
People Management, Financial Management and Departmental contributions
- Provide inductions to staff across the organisation on T&Fs and institutional funding opportunity;
- Build, motivate and effectively collaborate with teams remotely;
- Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance management reviews for direct line management staff;
- Support the Chief Fundraising Officer to have oversight of the team budget lines;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the global fundraising team based in different geographical locations
- Contribute to overall departmental processes and initiatives;
- Act within the parameters set by the organisation on financial policies and procedures.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to strengthen fundraising and grant management skills across the organisation;
- Oversee the development and maintenance of information systems and tools for sharing donor policies and guidelines, funding opportunities and best practice across the organisation;
- Keep pace with international developments and engage with other INGOs to keep abreast of opportunities and global trends in T&F fundraising.
Education, Language & Qualifications
- Bachelors or equivalent in a relevant field preferably Fundraising / International Development;
- Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English;
- Language skills in Swahili and German advantageous.
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Relevant experience working in an international NGO or philanthropy environment with diverse workforce;
- Experience in Trusts & Foundation fundraising across international markets;
- Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundation donors (or others) to secure six figure grants;
- Substantial experience cultivating and managing donor and stakeholder relationships;
- Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable proactivity in business development;
- Strong technical proposal writing and budget skills;
- Strong ability to manage staff and influence team members remotely;
- Ability to manage and facilitate complex projects and processes;
- Experience working on the African continent with a deep knowledge of conservation and community development;
- Willingness to travel internationally as required;
- Willingness to be on call for donor enquiries out of hours.
Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Tendering and project management experience;
- Knowledge of conservation finance including the biodiversity credit market;
- Personal network of contacts and relationships in T&Fs;
- Experience in developing complex institutional funding bids;
- Understanding of developments in alternative finance for conservation;
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
Purpose of the role:
We’re looking for a motivated and creative Marketing & Communications Officer to join Kinship’s Marketing Team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help deliver integrated marketing campaigns and content that engages kinship carers, referral partners, and wider audiences across England and Wales.
This role is hybrid with frequent (minimum of 1 day per week) travel and work in our London Office, Or fully office-based (Vauxhall)
What you'll be doing:
You’ll be responsible for creating high-quality, audience-focused content across digital and offline channels, supporting social media and email marketing, managing marketing collateral, and ensuring all communications reflect Kinship’s brand and values. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive marketeer to contribute to a growing team, help raise awareness of Kinship’s services, and make a real difference for kinship carers and families.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the planning and delivery of cross-channel marketing and communications campaigns and activity, specifically including tactical plans to promote Kinship’s DfE funded training and support service as well as promoting Kinship’s holistic support offer including peer support and online advice.
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Plan and create clear, engaging, high-quality and audience-focused content – both written and multimedia (graphics, video, audio) using tools such as Canva or Adobe Express for a variety of channels - including website, social media, newsletters etc.
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Take the lead on day-to-day community engagement with followers across all social channels (paid and organic) using in-house guide to help direct to support where relevant and flagging issues of concern as appropriate.
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Manage the inventory of Kinship’s marketing collateral, checking when stock is low and reordering where required.
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Ensure all content is in line with the charity’s brand, tone of voice, and accessibility standards.
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Deliver regular monitoring on performance by tracking key metrics across digital channels (email marketing and social media) and feed into monthly reports.
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Work in collaboration and co-production with kinship carers to ensure meaningful input and representation in the development of relevant plans and activities.
Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience:
- Demonstrable marketing experience in an in-house or agency role.
- Experience using digital marketing tools, including email marketing systems; design software, including Canva; social media platforms and photo and video editing software.
- Experience using a Contact Management System, such as Salesforce.
- Exceptional written and spoken communications skills, with the ability to develop impactful narratives tailored to different audiences and channels.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to work happily in a fast-paced environment, keeping multiple projects and objectives on track, often to tight deadlines.
- Excellent copywriting skills and experience of writing marketing copy for a range of audiences and channels, communicating clearly, concisely and with an organisation’s tone of voice.
- Passionate about marketing and interested in different marketing approaches
- Collaborative and enjoy working across a number of teams.
- Flexible and willing to provide some out-of-hours cover and travel for work occasionally.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.





Our vision is to bring hope to every one of our patients across London, when they need us most, where they need us most.
Our mission is to use everything we know, our specialist skills and unmatched experience to save lives and ensure the best outcomes for every one of our patients and their families.
We are excited to be searching for an experienced HR professional to join our agile and dynamic team. With the launch of our ambitious 15-year strategic vision in 2025, we’re entering an exciting phase where the People Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the culture needed to deliver on that vision.
You will lead the end-to-end implementation of a new HRIS platform and drive a comprehensive review of HR policies. This is a pivotal role shaping the digital backbone and compliance framework of our People function.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems, while developing policies that are compliant, inclusive, and future-ready.
You will be an experienced HR professional with hands-on experience leading projects and implementing HR systems. You understand how policy, people, and tech come together to build a compliant, agile, and inclusive HR function.
Location: Remote with travel across the UK.
About the role
It’s an exciting and important time for our charity as we work to help more people out of homelessness and poverty as part of an ambitious strategy.
The newly created role of Federation Development Lead will sit within the Partnerships and Federation Development directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.
The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body, responsible for leading on and supporting the development of key projects within Emmaus UK and the wider federation.
This will include providing leadership to support Emmaus communities across the UK to prepare and respond to the introduction of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act, you will require an understanding and commitment to best practice and legislative requirements related to the provision of supported housing, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into user friendly support, training, guidance and policies and procedures
The role will also provide a critical role in the implementation and delivery of Emmaus UK’s ambitious plans to seek registration as a provider of social housing. You will provide the project management and technical skills required to support the successful delivery of the application process, ensuring that risk and regulatory requirements are considered and acted upon at each stage, maintaining strong communication with key stakeholders externally and across the federation.
As the Federation Development Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of the Emmaus movement within the UK, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting the overall success of the federation. Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of developed initiatives.
Working with the Director of Partnerships and Federation Development and wider Senior Leadership Team, the role will be central to the delivery of strategic objectives related to the development of the movement.
About Emmaus UK
We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as long as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging.
There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales. Collectively the Emmaus federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
How To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us. The email address is in the Application Pack by 12pm on Monday 10th November 2025.
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 20th November 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us. Email address can be found in the Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Grants Officer to join our Fundraising Team. You will help the Grants Manager and Head of Fundraising and Development secure vital income from a growing number of Trusts and Foundations. You will need to be a confident in writing compelling funding applications and have excellent attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to life-changing work, develop your fundraising career, and be part of a supportive, inclusive team that's determined to make a difference.
- Permanent, full-time role in the Fundraising Team
- Salary: £31,200-£34,736
- Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 5th November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.