Project support officer role jobs
Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
The Senior Strategic Communications Manager will shape how the charity tells its story to the world. This person ensures our messages, campaigns, and content aligns with our mission and resonates with the audiences we serve. You’ll work across the organisation to turn complex priorities into compelling narratives, guiding teams to communicate with clarity, consistency, and purpose. It’s a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and storytelling - translating organisational goals into communications that inspire and influence.
This is an exciting, newly created role that offers the opportunity to shape our strategic communications approach from the ground up. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our external communications are cohesive, impactful, and aligned with our organisational strategy - strengthening Marie Curie’s public image and brand. If you're looking for a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference and leave your mark, we’d love to hear from you!
You will be responsible for:
- Working closely with the Director and Head of Communications to develop, manage and optimise Marie Curie’s external communication strategy.
- Leading strategic communications planning, translating organisational goals into actionable, audience-led communications plans.
- Developing and overseeing key messaging frameworks and thematic narratives based on insight and research.
- Evaluate performance, generate insights, and ensure continuous improvement.
- Advising and working closely with senior management, internal communications, teams across our income and innovation directorate and external agencies.
- Ensuring team, channel, campaign and product strategies are aligned and support the departmental, directorate and organisational strategy.
- Line managing the Strategic Communications Manager and leading matrix teams on key projects.
Key Criteria:
- Extensive experience in a senior external communications role, with a strong track record of delivering integrated, high-impact strategic communication campaigns from start to finish.
- Experience translating organisational strategy into compelling structured key messages for our audiences.
- Experience advising and influencing leadership and stakeholders at all organisational levels.
- Proven track record of leading projects across teams and managing agency partnerships.
- Confident and persuasive communicator with excellent writing, planning, and leadership skills.
- Highly capable of prioritising tasks and managing multiple projects and campaigns to meet deadlines.
- Experience managing agencies and overseeing high-profile campaigns.
- Confident working in changing environments.
- Passion for purposeful communication that makes a measurable difference.
- Experience working in a charity, not-for-profit, or health-related organisation (desirable).
Please see the full job description. [LINK]
Additional Information
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 9 Jan 2026.
Salary: £45,000-50,000 & £3,500 London weighting allowance where applicable.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Based: Fully remote (work from home) or hybrid working (Embassy Gardens office in London).
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
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Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) on this exciting new Fundraising Manager role.
About the EACR
The EACR is an international scientific membership organisation supporting cancer researchers through conferences, funding schemes and community-building. Following a recent consultancy review, the organisation is now ready to appoint its first dedicated Fundraising Manager to establish and grow its income-generation activity.
The Role
This brand-new position will lead trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Management Team, you will:
- Build the first fundraising strategy, pipeline and targets
- Develop compelling proposals and cases for support
- Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners
- Work closely with scientific, communications and membership colleagues
- Provide strategic oversight of fundraising plans, reporting and forecasting
The organisation understands that fundraising takes time: no major income is expected until 2027, and there is a healthy financial buffer, giving you space to develop a sustainable programme.
About You
We’re seeking a generalist fundraiser with strong trusts experience and confidence in corporate partnerships. You’ll be strategic, proactive, collaborative and comfortable shaping a new function from the ground up.
How to Apply
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief.
£43,000 – £50,000 | 0.8–1.0 FTE | 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid: A minimum of once per week in the Nottingham office (Wednesdays)
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews: w/c 12th and 19th January 2026
Research and Impact Manager
Location: Remote with flexible working arrangements. You will be expected to attend monthly team meetings in Bristol (with paid travel and subsistence).
Salary: £38,584 - £40,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.6 FTE or 0.8FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 11th January 2026, 11:59pm.
*Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered.
Screening calls/Interviews: Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align with the role.
Screening calls: w/c 26th Jan
Interviews: w/c 2nd Feb
Start Date: ASAP
About: The Warm Welcome Campaign
Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.
We resource, connect and champion a network of almost 6,000 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.
We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.
Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.
We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
It’s an important moment for us – in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our 100% Pledge Campaign. and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a purposeful and proactive individual to work within a small (but growing), friendly and dynamic team in a varied role.
We are expanding our team and so we are looking for a Research and Impact Manager. This hands-on role would suit an insightful, evidence driven researcher and monitoring and evaluation specialist and who is a strong partnership worker. We are looking for someone who is willing to step up when something is needed and determined to see things through.
You will need to enjoy working proactively and flexibly in a fast-paced environment, and have a logical, systematic approach, as well as excellent communication and IT skills. Our team works remotely, but there are also opportunities to co-work (depending on location). You’ll be encouraged and supported to grow and develop your research and impact evaluation skills and expertise within this role.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Warm Welcome Operations Director and wider team your primary responsibility will be to lead on research and impact evaluation to ensure that our strategic approach is driven by evidence. You would take ownership of specific tasks as required, including;
Research:
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Developing a research strategy for the Warm Welcome campaign to help to ensure we can meet our overall campaign strategy.
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Leading on the co-design of research projects to meet the needs of the Warm Welcome campaign and our partners.
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Developing a research and insights hub for the Warm Welcome team where they can easily access the latest statistics on relevant topics such as poverty and loneliness.
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Supporting any individuals or organisations undertaking research on behalf of the Warm Welcome campaign to ensure it is of a high quality and rigorous standard.
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Ensuring high ethical standards and safeguarding are maintained in any research project related to the Warm Welcome campaign.
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Sharing the results of this research in reports and presentations where key evidence and learning is easy for others to understand
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Offering training and support to the Warm Welcome team related to research.
Impact Assessment:
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Supporting the continuous development of our Impact framework.
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Leading the collection of high-quality data, via methods such as survey design, polling and qualitative interviews, with the wider Warm Welcome team and Spaces network to help us to monitor, evaluate, learn and develop our collective impact.
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Ensuring we collect data with Warm Welcome spaces at every stage of their journey in joining the network, i.e. when they register to join and at regular intervals once registered to ensure we understand their impact and their support needs.
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Developing evaluation tools and systems to ensure the Warm Welcome team are easily able to capture evidence related to our impact framework.
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Offering training and support to the Warm Welcome team related to monitoring, evaluation, learning, development and impact assessment
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Leading on partnership work related to monitoring, evaluation, learning, development and impact assessment for the Warm Welcome team
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Being the go to person for key statistics and impact data within the Warm Welcome team to be used in our communications and reporting
Teamworking:
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Supporting the work of the wider Warm Welcome/Good Faith Partnership Team as capacity and need allows
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Other responsibilities commensurate with the post.
Person specification
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
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Strong track record of carrying out a range of relevant research projects, especially those involving community groups
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Experience of collaborating with others on research and evaluation projects
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Experience of developing and continuously improving tools and data for monitoring, evaluation, learning, development and impact assessment
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Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in qualitative and quantitative
methods
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Clear communication skills and experience of sharing research and impact assessment data in clear, concise and easy-to-understand formats for presentations and reports
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Experience in training and developing people’s skills in research and impact assessment
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Experience of contributing to and developing an impact framework
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Accurate and evidence-driven with a passion for ensuring research and impact assessments are completed to a high quality
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Knowledge of ethical research practices, safeguarding and power dynamics in the research process
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Experience in using a CRM system
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Tenacious with a natural drive to push tasks through to completion and to the required standards of excellence
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Highly computer literate: proficient users of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace, as well as being comfortable and keen to learn new technologies and use new tools
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Able to relate well to a range of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
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Highly organised and details-focussed
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Confident to take the initiative and solve problems pro-actively
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Self-starter, able to manage themselves and their time, juggling a variety of tasks and priorities
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Willing to work flexibly, which may occasionally require working out of normal working hours
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Willing and able to work remotely, predominantly from home, but with the possibility to co-work with other members of the team (depending on location)
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Have the right to work in the UK
Competencies and behaviours in our team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are:
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Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
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Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values
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Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation
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Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context
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Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
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Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
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Organised with effective time management skills.
Working arrangements
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Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol, Reading or London once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK.
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This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting your application
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If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please us
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We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Research and Impact Manager’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications.
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For more information, visit our website or find us on X at @goodfaith
To apply, please send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 11th January 2026. Please use ‘Application for Research and Impact Manager role’ in the email subject line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Job Overview
To support the Head of Finance in providing the organisation with a timely, accurate and relevant financial management service. This will be undertaken by ensuring the accounting system and financial records are updated and controls and procedures are maintained. This will enable the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to use financial information to assess results and performance and make informed, strategic decisions, assuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.
Doctors of the World UK intends to grow its programme and advocacy impact. In this dynamic, exciting environment, an experienced Bookkeeper will help facilitate the organisation’s further growth and will work closely with senior Managers to enable them to manage their programme budgets, including by supporting them to report to donors.
You will demonstrate openness, responsiveness and cheerfulness in the role and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be a self-starter who thrives on the challenge of being in a dynamic organisation that works at home and abroad.
You will be driven to excel in your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and supportive team that is committed to the highest levels of personal and team performance.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter. Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience and competencies will not be shortlisted.
Closing Date: 1700hrs Wednesday 14th January 2026
Please note, if you have not been contacted within 7 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Due to the high number of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a commercially minded, senior leader with strong experience in operations, company management, partnership building and income generation?
VDT is seeking an experienced Head of Operations and Business Development to spearhead the implementation of our ambitious new Commercial Strategy, driving growth and expanding income streams.
This is a crucial, high-impact role for someone who thrives on operational excellence, has excellent management skills and a passion for strategy implementation. It is ideal for someone with strong experience in partnership building, negotiating contracts, lead generation and organisational development.
Working closely with the Chief Executive / Artistic Director, the role works collaboratively across the small staff team to deliver the company’s Business Plan, Funding Agreement, Mission and Values. You will identify opportunities, generate new leads and manage the company’s wide range of production, participation and continued professional development programmes. You will grow a new customer base for our online training and E-learning and develop income from within arts academic and social enterprise settings. You will track progress and ensure the company is run in line with best practice.
You might not have worked in the arts or creative industries before. If you have experience as a Business Manager, Operations Director, Executive Director or Senior Producer within or outside of the cultural / charity sector, then you’ll have the core skills we are looking for.
Closing date for applications: Midday Tuesday 6 January 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 15 January 2026 (possible second interview 23 January 2026).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead policy and research projects that shape national conversations on cohesion and integration. Join Belong and help create lasting change across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a pivotal role in delivering high-impact projects that inform practice and influence decision-makers. As Belong enters its next phase of growth, we are determined to deepen our impact, strengthen our resilience, and champion cohesion and integration at scale.
About Belong
Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network is the UK’s leading not-for-profit organisation focused on building a more united and less divided society. Established in 2019, we work across sectors to strengthen trust, belonging, and resilience in communities. Through research, policy influence, and place-based programmes, we connect people, places, and organisations to share learning and drive systemic change. Our growing membership spans local authorities, charities, civil society, and businesses. Belong is collaborative, evidence-led, and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The Role
As Policy and Research Lead, you will design and deliver research and policy projects that inform practice and influence decision-makers. You will produce high-quality outputs, translate evidence into actionable recommendations, and contribute to Belong’s thought leadership. This role combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery and offers the chance to shape national conversations on social cohesion.
Key Responsibilities
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Policy and Research Leadership
- Lead the design and delivery of policy and research projects, ensuring quality, relevance, and impact.
- Produce policy briefings, reports, consultation responses, and thought leadership pieces.
- Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners.
- Ensure projects are inclusive, participatory, and informed by lived experience.
- Monitor policy developments and contribute to strategic positioning and horizon scanning.
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Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, researchers, funders, and sector leaders.
- Represent Belong at external meetings, events, and networks.
- Support collaborative research and policy initiatives with partners and commissioners.
- Contribute to dissemination of Belong’s work through events, media, and digital channels.
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Internal Collaboration
- Support the Director of Policy & Research in developing Belong’s policy influencing strategy.
- Contribute to organisational learning and cross-team collaboration.
- Assist with proposal development and funder engagement.
- Line manage junior staff or associates as required.
About You
We are seeking a strategic and thoughtful leader with:
- Proven experience in leading policy and applied research programmes.
- Experience working in or with government, think tanks, or advocacy organisations.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Knowledge of cohesion, integration, and community development.
- Excellent project management and organisational abilities.
- Familiarity with participatory and inclusive research methods.
- Experience in income generation or bid development.
- Relevant qualification in public policy, social research, or related field.
- Ability to translate complex ideas into accessible messages.
- Politically aware and intellectually curious.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
Personal Qualities
- Passionate about improving cohesion and integration in the UK.
- Strategic and solutions-focused.
- Collaborative and inclusive.
- Practical, reliable, and detail-oriented.
- Committed to personal and professional development.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Why Join Us?
At Belong, you’ll be part of a dynamic, values-driven team united by a shared commitment to creating a more inclusive and connected society. We offer:
- 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Join us and help shape policy and research that builds stronger, kinder, and more connected communities across the UK.
Our office is based in Manchester and we offer hybrid working for those able to travel there. However, this role is open UK-wide and can be worked remotely, with regular travel across England and Wales required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role supports Kate Varah, as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive (EAED), providing proactive, discreet, senior-level support within a busy office and theatre environment.
The EAED will support Kate in delivering their role efficiently and effectively, focusing on significant and complex diary management to ensure smart and strategic prioritisation. They will source and / or draft correspondence, research notes, speeches and briefings as needed; develop, implement, and maintain systems as necessary; arrange local, national and international travel; co-ordinate the sector-wide leadership network that the NT provides administration support to; support a collaborative and values-driven working atmosphere within a dynamic environment.
As an engaged and diplomatic communicator, they would act as first point of contact for all matters relating to the ED, working in partnership with colleagues in the Directors’ Office, Senior Leadership Team, and more widely across the organisation, as well as with artists and external parties. The EAED would be trusted to support or lead on projects as required, and act as an effective bridge for all relevant communications to ensure Executive awareness and involvement as necessary.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Experience in an assistant role within an Executive-level environment (corporate or charity sector)
- Exceptional written and administrative skills, with a focus complex and strategic diary management
- Excellent communication (in all mediums), interpersonal, and organisational skills, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space
- Proven experience in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information accordingly, with a core understanding of prioritisation
- Experience in minuting and report drafting
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 19th January 2026 at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with an incredible charity that supports disabled children and their families, helping them to recruit for a Senior Finance Officer role.
This role is available on a permanent contract and part time basis (21-24 hours a week). The salary range is between £40,000-£45,000 FTE (pro-rata for 21-24 hours a week). This is a hybrid role, where you will attend the charity’s office in Redbridge (on the Essex/London border), with the opportunity to work from home 50% of the week.
Within this Senior Finance Officer role, you will oversee all aspects of the charity’s financial operations and support with strategic decision making.
This key role involves managing and maintaining all of the charity’s financial systems, including Sage. You will process income and expenditure, complete monthly bank reconciliations, and prepare monthly management accounts, alongside balance sheet, debtor and creditor reports. The role includes monitoring budgets and forecasts, overseeing the annual budgeting process, and supporting budget holders with financial planning. You will prepare financial reports for Senior Management and the Board of Trustees, attend Trustee meetings, and work closely with external auditors on the annual audit and year-end accounts.
In addition, you will support the administration and reporting of restricted funds and grants, work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Office Admin teams on payroll, grant reporting and financial analysis, and contribute to the review and improvement of financial processes while helping to reduce financial and compliance risks across the organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will either be fully qualified or working towards an AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent finance qualification. You will bring experience from a similar finance role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.
You will have an understanding of charity finance and experience supporting with financial reporting of externally funded projects and completing monthly payroll processes. You will have a good working knowledge of SORP and charity accounting standards. You will have strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software and Microsoft Excel. You will be confident in analysing and presenting financial data. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build strong working relationships. You will also be able to prioritise effectively and manage a busy workload.
Desirably, you have experience preparing charity accounts for external audit.
The role offers flexible working hours, with the 21–24 hours per week able to be arranged over three, four, or five days.
Interviews will be taking place on the Friday 16th January 2026. Please register your application early, to ensure that you do not miss out.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
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Starting salary in the range of: £33,141 to £35,855
Working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week) - some out of hours work may be required for events.
Pension: USS
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, 3 well-being days per year (leave), an extended Christmas closure, and an employee benefits package.
Location: Hybrid and flexible working (core hours between 10am-3pm); split between remote working and our office based in central London with occasional UK-wide travel. There is a mandatory, in-person team day once a month in our office near Euston and expected attendance at relevant in-person events (typically up to 5 days per month).
Reports to: Director of Operations and Membership
Purpose:
The Events and Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting both membership events and communications activities. The ECO will work with both the Communications Manager and the Membership and Events Manager to ensure membership data is up-to-date, to track membership engagement, to support the organising and delivery of our events, and to craft and broadcast digital content and media outputs. This role requires a proactive, dynamic, and driven individual with excellent communication skills, an understanding of event management, confidence and experience using CRM databases and Excel, along with social media skills and an ability to spot new media opportunities. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, confident and adept with CRM systems, and enthusiastic about delivering excellent service to members whilst helping to promote the organisation's work across digital channels.
Key Responsibilities
Membership and Events Support
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Working closely with the Membership and Events Manager to deliver strategies for recruiting, retaining, and engaging members.
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Maintain and update the CRM system, ensuring accurate records and consistent data standards.
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Support the processing of membership applications, renewals, and enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
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Support the organising and execution of member events, such as network and consortium meetings and other engagement activities as needed.
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Support with the preparation of regular reports on membership numbers, trends and engagement activities.
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Work closely with the Communications Manager and Membership and Events Manager to design, distribute, and collate the annual member survey.
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Input membership invoices and payments into Xero or relevant systems.
Communications Support
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Support a comprehensive media strategy set out by the Comms Manager to promote the organisation's mission and activities.
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Manage planned activities on all social media platforms, including content creation and community engagement.
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Proofread and distribute press releases, newsletters, and other communication materials.
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Maintain and update the organisation's website with relevant news and content.
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Managing the press inbox.
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Monitor media coverage and help prepare reports on media performance.
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Create engaging content for various platforms.
The postholder will also be expected to:
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Actively support the delivery of the GuildHE strategy.
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To contribute positively to a small, professional team focused on delivering excellence in their members’ interests.
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Support GuildHE events and communication activities as appropriate - including campaigns, writing articles, blogs and press releases.
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Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at HE institutions, including senior leaders, academics, and professional services staff.
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Gather feedback from HE institutions and use this to inform the continuous improvement of our services.
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Demonstrate a proactive approach to embedding EDI principles within all policy development and advocacy efforts.
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Represent GuildHE externally on a range of HE sector groups and projects where appropriate.
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Deputise for the Membership and Events manager, and the Communications manager as appropriate.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.
Person Specification
Core Skills:
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Strong written and verbal communication.
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Excellent organisational and time management.
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Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and graphic design tools (such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite).
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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An ability to build relationships within our team, with members and with media contacts.
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Understanding of current media trends and best practices.
Core Attributes
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Able to meet deadlines, to prioritise work and to anticipate issues and problems with strong attention to detail
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Be self-motivated and communicative with colleagues, with the ability to support the wider team when required in a flexible and dynamic working environment.
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An individual who shares our values of equity and inclusion and can translate these values into day to day work and impactful outcomes.
Ideal Education: Bachelor's degree/ relevant experience and training in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Ideal Experience:
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At least one (1) year’s experience in membership support, communications, or an administrative role.
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Proven experience in social media management and content creation.
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Experience with CRM software and email marketing platforms.
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Experience in the tertiary or higher education sector.
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Experience with invoicing/ payment systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, and the like).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Manager will play a crucial role for the organisation, with responsibility for the charity’s finance function including day-to-day management and book-keeping as well as providing strategic support for the CEO. You will produce quarterly management reports in line with YCAT’s reporting framework, create project budgets and reports for funders, prepare the annual statutory financial statements and lead the relationship with the charity’s external auditors.
This role requires practical, hands-on experience of delivering the wide range of finance and accounting services required by a small business or charity; an excellent understanding of Accounting Principles; a knowledge of charity SORP and charity statutory accounting are highly desirable; solid experience of the audit and preparation of annual financial accounts are essential; you must already hold a full qualification in either AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA; practical experience of preparing management and statutory reports is required; and experience of advising senior leadership on finance matters to inform strategic planning.
You will be highly motivated by the charity’s work; have a sound working knowledge of Xero and Google Sheets/Excel; strong attention to detail, producing work with a high level of accuracy; excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to use information effectively and apply sound judgment in order to make decisions. You will be adaptable and organised in prioritising workloads; work effectively to deadlines and demonstrate integrity, understanding the care needed with sensitive information.
Founded in 1984, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) exists to discover, nurture and support the most exceptional young classical musicians.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Social Media Officer
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford (hybrid – two to three times a month on Wednesdays when the Comms team is in)
Salary: Hybrid£33,476 per annum, Band E, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) There is an on-call element of the role where the post holder will monitor social media comments on evenings and weekends. This will be done on a rota basis.
The Role:
The successful candidate will help to build Scouts social media audiences to support the Skills for Life strategy, ensuring we represent our young people, influence our communities and reach new audiences.
Understand how social media is evolving, particularly how brands are using video effectively. You will interact with our communities on our social channels to increase engagement, followers and the quality of their experience. This person will be instrumental in growing and managing new social media platforms for Scouts, to support Scouts growing to benefit more young people. You’ll create, edit, design, schedule and monitor social media content, in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager.
You’ll collaborate with creative content and brand and media colleagues to make and share channel-appropriate content using words, images, audio or video. The successful candidate will need to have a basic understanding of how both organic and paid social media works.
As our Social Media Officer, the Key responsibilities are:
- Generate bold, creative, share-worthy content
- Maintain a solid understanding of the changing needs of our social audiences and the channels they use
- Plan and schedule social campaigns
- Community management: manage dialogue with Scouts social media communities by responding to and driving conversations
- Provide insights on how to engage and influence audiences on social
What we are looking for in ourSocial Media Officer:
- Able to work at pace
- Excellent writing skills, with a particular talent for writing succinctly and with personality.
- A strong grasp of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Interest and ability to film and edit video content for Reels and TikTok on a mobile phone.
- Ability to understand, interpret and interrogate content challenges and come up with appropriate responses with support from colleagues.
- Ability to manage multiple projects
This role if perfect for you if social media feels like second nature. You keep an eye on what’s happening across platforms and know how to spot trends that will land with our audiences. TikTok will be a big part of your portfolio, giving you plenty of room to make your mark.
Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
For a full list of our benefits click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Monday 12th January 2026
First round interviews will be held via teams on 27th and 28th January 2026
Second round interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park on 2nd and 5th February 2026
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Do you live and breathe social media, love creating content and want to make a real difference to students’ lives?
We’re looking for a Communications & Digital Content Officer to help shape how students see, hear and experience their Students’ Union. You’ll be at the heart of our digital presence, leading our social media channels, creating impactful content and helping us tell powerful stories about our work, our campaigns and our amazing students.
This is a brilliant role for someone who’s confident with content creation, enjoys working across multiple projects, and wants to use their creativity to support a diverse student community.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will:
· Lead our social media channels – including Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn – planning content, posting regularly and driving engagement.
· Create multimedia content – from short-form videos and Reels to graphics and photography – that brings our services, events and campaigns to life.
· Work with student content creators – briefing and supporting them to produce fun, relevant and inclusive content that reflects student voices.
· Support key campaigns and events – such as Freshers, elections, liberation campaigns and major SU events, making sure they are highly visible and well-promoted.
· Produce videos and digital stories – planning, scripting, filming and editing content for social media, presentations and marketing activity.
· Design digital and print materials – from posters and screens to social assets and email graphics, ensuring everything aligns with our brand.
· Create engaging copy – writing emails, newsletters, web content and posts tailored to different student audiences.
· Use insight and analytics – tracking performance through Google Analytics, CMS data and social media tools, and using this to improve what we do next.
You’ll be part of a supportive Communications Team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to help us reach under-represented groups, champion student voice and increase participation in all that UWLSU offers.
Who we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you:
· Have experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
· Are confident using social media platforms in a professional context.
· Can create or edit content using tools such as Adobe Suite, Canva, Capcut or similar.
· Enjoy writing clear, engaging copy tailored to different audiences.
· Are curious about analytics and keen to use data to inform your work.
· Have an eye for design and an understanding of branding.
· Are full of ideas, open to feedback and excited to try new things.
You don’t need to tick every box to apply. If you have the passion, creativity and willingness to learn, we’d still love to hear from you.
Why work for UWLSU?
At UWLSU, we’re proud to represent and support a culturally diverse, inclusive and ambitious student community. We are:
· Inclusive – we welcome and celebrate different perspectives.
· Collaborative – we work together with students and staff to make things happen.
· Informed & Innovative – we use insight and creativity to drive change.
· Committed & Empowering – we back our staff and students to do their best work.
You’ll join a friendly, supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development matters and your work has a direct impact on students’ lives
TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester is seeking a committed and experienced professional to join our team as Services & Operations Manager.
Based across our sites in Trafford, you will provide clinical and operational oversight of TRC’s service areas (counselling, ISVA, helpline & digital, and Pathfinder) and provide direct day-to-day service management. You will also lead on safeguarding, act as a line of support between the services and the CEO, and coordinate TRC's client-facing centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to support our trauma-informed services for survivors of rape and sexual violence.
We are a feminist charity providing essential support for survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Greater Manchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Grants Officer - FTC 12 month maternity cover
Location: Fully Remote
Salary: £30,000 per annum
About The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference?
The Forward Trust is looking for a Senior Grants Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave to help secure vital funding for life-changing services in prisons and communities across the UK.
This role is based remotely with monthly visits to our London Head Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, engage, and approach new grant-giving organisations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing supporters.
- Develop compelling funding applications and progress reports with service-user insight.
- Collaborate with project leads on budgets and cases for support.
- Contribute to strategy and process improvements in trusts and foundations fundraising.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Passion for our mission and understanding of the criminal justice landscape.
This is your chance to be part of a passionate, fun, and target-driven team. You’ll work with over 30,000 individuals whose lives we’ve transformed and help shape an organisation generating £2.5 million per year from charitable sources.
At The Forward Trust, you’ll see the real difference your work makes every day, and grow professionally in a supportive, inspiring environment.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Salary: £32,577
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract (35 hours per week)
Location: Remote
Closing date: 12 January 2026
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, flexible working, and wellbeing support
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer working for a leading UK charity dedicated to creating a society that works for autistic people. They transform lives by providing support, information, and practical advice to over 700,000 autistic adults and children, as well as their families and carers.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about event fundraising and keen to develop new impactful events. You’ll play a key role in developing new fundraising events, supporting and inspiring colleagues, and delivering excellent supporter experiences that maximise income and impact.
To be successful as the Senior Events Fundraising Officer you will need:
- Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events with proven ability to meet financial targets.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to build strong and constructive working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, supporters and stakeholders
- Ability to be creative and innovative when planning new fundraising events
If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2765EI.
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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
